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P471 OWE

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Purple Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,486 mi
Last recorded27,486 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 OWE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 6 May 2008 27,486 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 25,871 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P471 OWE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Purple with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P471 OWE, 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 P471 OWE registered?

P471 OWE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P471 OWE safe to buy?

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