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R720 LEL

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

29,483 mi
Last recorded29,483 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 LEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 29,483 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 26,778 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 24,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 23,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 22,275 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 21,492 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 20,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 19,856 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 19,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,525 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 17,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 17,507 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 16,288 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 14,977 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 14,977 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 12,711 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 11,728 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,430 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,649 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 10,072 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 9,565 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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R720 LEL is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R720 LEL, 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 R720 LEL registered?

R720 LEL is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R720 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 LEL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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