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P501 TWO

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,748 mi
Last recorded56,748 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 TWO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 56,196 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

left hand handle bar slightly bent

Fail 2 Mar 2013 43,982 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

left hand handle bar slightly bent

Pass 7 Apr 2012 39,675 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 34,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 31,014 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,723 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,865 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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P501 TWO is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 P501 TWO, 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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What year was P501 TWO registered?

P501 TWO is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P501 TWO safe to buy?

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