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P227 REV

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,182 mi
Last recorded37,182 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 REV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 37,182 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 37,182 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 34,733 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 31,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,897 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 31,897 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,862 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 31,862 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,677 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 13,144 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 31,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,781 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 30,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 28,935 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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P227 REV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P227 REV, 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 P227 REV registered?

P227 REV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P227 REV safe to buy?

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