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L793 EDV

1994 Yamaha Yzf

Grey Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,829 mi
Last recorded35,829 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha Yzf27,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL793 EDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 35,829 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 35,829 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

both front brake disc cotton reel mountings worn,but not excessively

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 33,477 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,520 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,110 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 31,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

drive chain dry and slac

Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,317 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 28,150 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,150 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,166 miles

Throttle twistgrip occasionally fowling bar end weight.

Fail 29 May 2008 25,166 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle twistgrip occasionally fowling bar end weight.

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 23,577 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 22,482 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 22,482 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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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L793 EDV is a 1994 Yamaha Yzf in Grey with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 27,614 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 L793 EDV, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L793 EDV is a 1994 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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