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P331 UGP

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,722 mi
Last recorded42,722 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 UGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 42,722 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 42,719 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 41,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,938 miles

front tyre worn low

Fail 7 Jun 2011 37,938 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

front tyre worn low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,938 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,938 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 May 2009 36,278 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 14 May 2009 36,268 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 36,238 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 36,191 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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P331 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P331 UGP, 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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P331 UGP is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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