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P23 KTS

1997 Yamaha -

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

23,718 mi
Last recorded23,718 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 KTS
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 23,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 23,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 23,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 23,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 23,521 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 23,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 21,849 miles

Offside Rear Lower brake master cylinder mountain bracket modified

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear no.plate slightly smaller/

Pass 29 Jun 2012 18,620 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,183 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 17,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 May 2008 16,312 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,395 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 15,395 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2006 14,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 13,940 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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P23 KTS is a 1997 Yamaha - in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 24,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P23 KTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P23 KTS registered?

P23 KTS is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P23 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P23 KTS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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