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P779 HNH

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,358 mi
Last recorded36,358 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 HNH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,358 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 33,108 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 33,108 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 30,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 24,210 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 21,633 miles

Front 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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P779 HNH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P779 HNH, 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 P779 HNH registered?

P779 HNH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P779 HNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 HNH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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