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S478 LLW

1999 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,367 mi
Last recorded26,367 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 LLW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 26,367 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired 1 x bulb out (1.3.3a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 20,484 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 19,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 19,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 18,150 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 18,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 15,678 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 14,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 14,326 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 9,976 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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S478 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S478 LLW, 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 S478 LLW registered?

S478 LLW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S478 LLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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