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P61 NJA

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,437 mi
Last recorded34,437 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 NJA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,437 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 33,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 33,937 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.3.3a)

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 33,933 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 33,753 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 33,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,706 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 29,668 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 29,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 24,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 20,385 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 15,271 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,866 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,784 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 13,475 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 12,596 miles

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

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

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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P61 NJA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P61 NJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P61 NJA registered?

P61 NJA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 May 1997.

Is P61 NJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 NJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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