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R165 AAH

1997 Yamaha -

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,814 mi
Last recorded35,814 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha -24,127 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 AAH
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 35,744 miles

slight play in propshaft universal joint at rear

Pass 30 Sep 2021 35,699 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 35,699 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 31,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 27,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,201 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,793 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,097 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 24,097 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,720 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 22,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 20,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 19,140 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 17,705 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,271 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 14,621 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 13,315 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 11,877 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,462 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2006 8,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 8,316 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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R165 AAH is a 1997 Yamaha - in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 24,127 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R165 AAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R165 AAH registered?

R165 AAH is a 1997 Yamaha -, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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