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P82 MBF

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,026 mi
Last recorded30,026 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 30,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 26,242 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 25,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 25,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 25,313 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,580 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 24,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 23,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,626 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,371 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 19,456 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,451 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 19,451 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 19,445 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 19,445 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 19,193 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2009 19,193 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,187 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 19,187 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,980 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 18,672 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear 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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P82 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 27,970 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 P82 MBF, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P82 MBF registered?

P82 MBF is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P82 MBF safe to buy?

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