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S818 VBJ

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

42,208 mi
Last recorded42,208 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS818 VBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 42,208 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 42,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 42,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 41,430 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 40,331 miles

Rear rear o/s tail light not working

Pass 19 Apr 2018 39,603 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 39,603 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,567 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 39,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering horn insecure fouling on top yoke (2.1.2a)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fail 2 May 2015 32,723 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 32,723 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 32,029 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

o/s tail light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,029 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

o/s tail light not working

Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,032 miles

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

o/s tail light not working

Fail 3 Aug 2011 28,781 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 28,781 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,995 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 25,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,129 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,768 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 19,556 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,685 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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S818 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S818 VBJ, 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 S818 VBJ registered?

S818 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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