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M28 VBR

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Multi-colour Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,268 mi
Last recorded62,268 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM28 VBR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 62,268 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 59,124 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

headlamp mask fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2015 55,123 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front brake lever just catches fairing at full lock

Fail 5 Sep 2015 55,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front brake lever just catches fairing at full lock

Pass 6 Sep 2014 49,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,799 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,799 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 43,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 43,145 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 42,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 42,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,334 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 41,311 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2007 41,288 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 40,517 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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M28 VBR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Multi-colour with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,680 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 M28 VBR, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M28 VBR registered?

M28 VBR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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