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M45 VRA

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Multi-colour Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,951 mi
Last recorded32,951 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM45 VRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,951 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 32,916 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear wheel out of alignment

Pass 7 Jun 2014 20,879 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 14,882 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 12,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 10,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,396 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 8,396 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 7,442 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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M45 VRA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Multi-colour with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M45 VRA, 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 M45 VRA registered?

M45 VRA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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