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P943 PGT

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

50,944 mi
Last recorded50,944 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP943 PGT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,944 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 50,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pads rusty

Fail 3 May 2023 50,778 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pads rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 49,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake binding slightly

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,691 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 47,821 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,040 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 46,040 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,537 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,994 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,612 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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P943 PGT is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P943 PGT, 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 P943 PGT registered?

P943 PGT is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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