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S833 VBJ

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,282 mi
Last recorded16,282 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 VBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,282 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 16,272 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working foot lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 15,468 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 15,428 miles

Stop lamp not working with front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2019 15,326 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 15,318 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 14,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,558 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,353 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 12,477 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,729 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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S833 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S833 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 S833 VBJ registered?

S833 VBJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S833 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S833 VBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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