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P61 YGF

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,557 mi
Last recorded40,557 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 YGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 40,557 miles

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

Rear firm rear shock

Fail 2 Dec 2020 40,557 miles

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

Rear firm rear shock

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,273 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 39,962 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Number plate may not conform to RTA

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 May 2013 39,962 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Numbere plate can be read from 15 metres but may not meet Road traffic Act requirements.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2012 34,412 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Number plate may not conform to RTA

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

Pass 7 May 2011 33,615 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 32,273 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 31,790 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 May 2007 31,790 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,831 miles

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

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 YGF is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGF, 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 P61 YGF registered?

P61 YGF is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P61 YGF safe to buy?

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