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P849 RMA

1997 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,978 mi
Last recorded34,978 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 RMA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 34,978 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 34,712 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Swing Arm Bush Has Slight movement

Fail 6 Jun 2019 34,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Swing Arm Bush Has Slight movement

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,099 miles

chain and sprockets wearing and require lub

r tyre wearing

rear reflector fading

slight noise from f bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 31,873 miles

chain requires lub

Fail 24 Sep 2013 31,873 miles

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

chain requires lub

Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,952 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,005 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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P849 RMA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P849 RMA, 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 P849 RMA registered?

P849 RMA is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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