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P106 VHT

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,303 mi
Last recorded17,303 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 VHT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 17,303 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 17,182 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2022 15,443 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 14,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 13,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 11,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 9,614 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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P106 VHT is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P106 VHT, 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 P106 VHT registered?

P106 VHT is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P106 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 VHT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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