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N539 JBF

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,870 mi
Last recorded35,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 JBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 34,855 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,782 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 34,768 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,620 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,376 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,923 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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N539 JBF is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N539 JBF, 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 N539 JBF registered?

N539 JBF is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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