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L300 ADS

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,366 mi
Last recorded53,366 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL300 ADS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 53,366 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,407 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front indicator loose but secure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,965 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 48,964 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,301 miles

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

headlamp mask fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 48,301 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

headlamp mask fitted

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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L300 ADS is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 25,816 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 L300 ADS, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L300 ADS registered?

L300 ADS is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is L300 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L300 ADS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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