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L255 BKM

1993 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,644 mi
Last recorded30,644 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Yzf28,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 BKM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 30,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 30,513 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,501 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender broken

Fail 2 Nov 2021 30,501 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender broken

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,845 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake disc's slightly worn (on bobbins) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender broken

Fail 2 Feb 2021 29,845 miles

Brake component inadequately mounted rear brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside front brake disc's slightly worn (on bobbins) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

front fender broken

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,841 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2013 27,495 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,992 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,480 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 15,552 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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L255 BKM is a 1993 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L255 BKM, 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.

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L255 BKM is a 1993 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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