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P161 GRD

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,998 mi
Last recorded31,998 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,998 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,578 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 30,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,536 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,156 miles

Offside Rear exhaust section rubbing on swing arm

headlamp beam deflector fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2016 28,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,403 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 27,555 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,542 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 27,539 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,284 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,936 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,936 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,338 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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P161 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P161 GRD, 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 P161 GRD registered?

P161 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P161 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 GRD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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