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P74 RPW

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,146 mi
Last recorded39,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 RPW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 39,146 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 39,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 39,083 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,122 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 37,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 36,697 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,778 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,849 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 34,711 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,609 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,377 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 4 May 2006 27,236 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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P74 RPW 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 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P74 RPW, 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 P74 RPW registered?

P74 RPW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P74 RPW safe to buy?

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