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N118 XSS

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,064 mi
Last recorded26,064 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 XSS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 25,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 23,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,015 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 23,015 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 19,968 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,033 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,443 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 16,433 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 15,402 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,125 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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N118 XSS is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 27,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N118 XSS, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N118 XSS registered?

N118 XSS is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 July 1996.

Is N118 XSS safe to buy?

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