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P32 LPX

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,784 mi
Last recorded43,784 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 LPX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,784 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 41,635 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 40,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,033 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 39,024 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick corroded (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock cables routed incorrect (2.1.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2015 38,138 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 38,138 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 38,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 36,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 36,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,745 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 May 2010 35,744 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 35,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,382 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 33,680 miles

ADVISE: Alloy brake hose fittings not recommended for road use- check regularly for corrosion and security.

ADVISE: Front brake- Mixing of different types of brake hoses (ie: rubber and steel braided) not recommended.

ADVISE: Front mudguard missing 2 fittings.

ADVISE: Rear brake pad retaining pins loose in worn caliper.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 24 Sep 2005 31,417 miles

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 31,417 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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P32 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P32 LPX, 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 P32 LPX registered?

P32 LPX is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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