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P816 WFE

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282 mi
Last recorded282 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 WFE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 282 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 282 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

rear tail light/idicators

Pass 22 Jun 2018 41,204 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 41,204 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2015 38,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 35,923 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,224 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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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P816 WFE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P816 WFE, 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 P816 WFE registered?

P816 WFE is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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