MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
front brake level fluid low
front brakes slight binding
indicators flash slight fast
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Ridrers Offside footpeg damaged
Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Riders Offside foot peg damaged
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?
Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P512 YFW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 P512 YFW, 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 P512 YFW registered?
P512 YFW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 May 1997.
Is P512 YFW safe to buy?
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