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R666 JMY

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

23,522 mi
Last recorded23,522 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 JMY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 23,522 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 23,500 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 23,472 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 23,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 22,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,836 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 21,816 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 21,416 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 20,814 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 20,814 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 20,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 20,318 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 18,693 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 16,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 13,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 12,122 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 12,033 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 11,885 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 11,575 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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R666 JMY is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,680 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 R666 JMY, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R666 JMY registered?

R666 JMY is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is R666 JMY safe to buy?

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