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P523 YFC

1996 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,295 mi
Last recorded16,295 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP523 YFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 16,295 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 15,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 15,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 13,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 13,782 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play movement in front linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 May 2018 13,782 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play movement in front linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling chain adjusters out of alignment (2.5.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 13,229 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 11,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,711 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 11,494 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 11,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 8,966 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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P523 YFC is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P523 YFC, 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 P523 YFC registered?

P523 YFC is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P523 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P523 YFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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