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K942 GAV

1993 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,787 mi
Last recorded31,787 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Yzf28,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 GAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 31,787 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs a little surface rusting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine reving a little

Pass 22 May 2023 31,163 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 31,027 miles

throttle slow to return

Pass 19 May 2021 30,591 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 30,577 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 30,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 30,034 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 29,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,653 miles

Nearside Rear Chain guard missing ()

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,539 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 29,534 miles

Offside Rear Lower Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,466 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,315 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,172 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,707 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 28,140 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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K942 GAV is a 1993 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 28,440 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K942 GAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 33 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K942 GAV registered?

K942 GAV is a 1993 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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