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P426 OEV

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,619 mi
Last recorded57,619 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 OEV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 57,619 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 57,619 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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P426 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P426 OEV, 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 P426 OEV registered?

P426 OEV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P426 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 OEV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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