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P769 YFV

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,756 mi
Last recorded52,756 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 YFV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,756 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,049 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 51,933 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 50,866 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,900 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 48,833 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 48,832 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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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P769 YFV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P769 YFV, 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 P769 YFV registered?

P769 YFV is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P769 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P769 YFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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