MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Rear rear o/s tail light not working
Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
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
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
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
o/s tail light not working
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)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?
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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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S818 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 28 January 1999.
Is S818 VBJ safe to buy?
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