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P343 PMW

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,974 mi
Last recorded39,974 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 PMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,974 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,180 miles

Central exhaust noisy

Pass 13 Feb 2021 37,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,952 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,107 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 35,233 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,942 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,625 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 31,098 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,630 miles

Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 11 May 2007 30,610 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

rear tyre is close to tread limit in the centre of the tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2006 28,461 miles

Drive chain corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2006 28,460 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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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P343 PMW is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 27,970 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 P343 PMW, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P343 PMW is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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