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P740 DSS

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,754 mi
Last recorded35,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 DSS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 35,754 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,322 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,911 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 33,910 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Sidecar front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 32,893 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 32,893 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 31,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,804 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,991 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 16,945 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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P740 DSS is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P740 DSS, 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 P740 DSS registered?

P740 DSS is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P740 DSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 DSS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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