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P652 CTY

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

43,621 mi
Last recorded43,621 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 CTY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,621 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,436 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 42,436 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 42,409 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens damage (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

wiring insecure rubbing on steering lock

Pass 1 Mar 2019 41,788 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 41,788 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,860 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,093 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 39,093 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 May 2015 36,894 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 34,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 31,119 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 29,610 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 27,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,042 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 27,042 miles

Rear Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 26,596 miles

Low tyre pressure Front 24lbs Rear 18lbs Tyres reinflated

Fail 2 Apr 2008 26,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,112 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,739 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,569 miles

Rear 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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P652 CTY is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P652 CTY, 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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P652 CTY is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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