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L665 UVG

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,064 mi
Last recorded23,064 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL665 UVG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,064 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 22,964 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 22,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 22,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 22,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 22,689 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 22,668 miles

exhaust silencer loss fit

Pass 2 Jun 2012 21,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 21,696 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 21,439 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 21,439 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 21,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 21,087 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 May 2008 19,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 19,316 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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L665 UVG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 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 L665 UVG, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L665 UVG registered?

L665 UVG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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The MOT history for L665 UVG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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