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P633 GUJ

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,097 mi
Last recorded54,097 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 GUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 54,097 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 54,095 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 49,588 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 49,570 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect forks have less than 50% of travel. (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyre over 10 years old and starting to crack.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 48,152 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 44,681 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,603 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2015 42,007 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

fork seal dust cover slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 41,572 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 41,538 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,753 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 36,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,350 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,858 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 23,492 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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P633 GUJ is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P633 GUJ, 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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P633 GUJ is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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