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P176 GBW

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

15,882 mi
Last recorded15,882 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 GBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 15,882 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 15,610 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 15,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 13,761 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,665 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 13,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2013 12,788 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 12,436 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,846 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 11,807 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 10,728 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 10,728 miles

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

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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P176 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P176 GBW, 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 P176 GBW registered?

P176 GBW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P176 GBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P176 GBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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