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S161 ONR

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

1,074 mi
Last recorded1,074 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 ONR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 1,074 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 354 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 354 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Rear Linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2009
Pass 3 Nov 2006 1,453 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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S161 ONR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S161 ONR, 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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How do I check the history of S161 ONR?

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What year was S161 ONR registered?

S161 ONR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S161 ONR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 ONR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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