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P287 OPU

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

9,200 mi
Last recorded9,200 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 OPU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 9,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 8,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 8,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 8,035 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 8,035 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 5,315 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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P287 OPU 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 P287 OPU, 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 P287 OPU registered?

P287 OPU is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P287 OPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 OPU 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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