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P512 YFW

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,190 mi
Last recorded49,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 YFW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 49,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 49,188 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 24,017 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 3,357 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 1,695 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 1,665 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 35,831 miles

front brake level fluid low

front brakes slight binding

indicators flash slight fast

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,781 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Ridrers Offside footpeg damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2010 33,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 32,586 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 32,586 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 30,643 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,887 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,873 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2006

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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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.

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