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P974 LJW

1997 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

20,361 mi
Last recorded20,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP974 LJW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 20,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 20,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,061 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 19,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 18,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 18,106 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,861 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 17,699 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 17,128 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 16,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Righthand front fairing broken around indicator mounting but not insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 16,464 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Righthand front fairing broken around indicator mounting but not insecure

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,282 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,569 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,497 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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P974 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P974 LJW, 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 P974 LJW registered?

P974 LJW is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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