CarVerify

Free Car Check

N622 APY

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 1002cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

21,974 mi
Last recorded21,974 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN622 APY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 21,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 21,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,255 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Aug 2013 33,255 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,714 miles

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

front tyre worn in places

Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,714 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

front tyre worn in places

Pass 10 May 2007 29,529 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 29,529 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 29,525 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 26,294 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 26,294 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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
Full Yamaha Yzf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N622 APY is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N622 APY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N622 APY?

You can check the full history of N622 APY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N622 APY registered?

N622 APY is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 2 April 1996.

Is N622 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N622 APY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N622 APY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N622 APY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.