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P489 ACD

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,086 mi
Last recorded14,086 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 ACD
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 14,086 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 13,852 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 23,110 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 22,945 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,439 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2010 22,214 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 22,214 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,234 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 21,171 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 20,662 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,214 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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P489 ACD is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P489 ACD, 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 P489 ACD registered?

P489 ACD is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P489 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 ACD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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