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P503 LNE

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,013 mi
Last recorded46,013 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 LNE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 46,013 miles

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 46,013 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,314 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 45,303 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,195 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,195 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,962 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,880 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,539 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 23,006 miles

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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P503 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P503 LNE, 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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P503 LNE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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