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T169 MKL

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

41,288 mi
Last recorded41,288 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 MKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 41,288 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,374 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,421 miles

Drive chain slightly tight chain has a tight spot, both chain and sprockets worn (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 36,421 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake caliper operating mechanism has excessive travel very spongy (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear tyre totally flat front very soft

Fail 12 Apr 2019 36,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2014 31,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,951 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 18,951 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 18,339 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 12,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front fender missing two securing bolts (brake hose stays)

N/S engine crash protector loose

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 12,132 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front fender missing two securing bolts (brake hose stays)

N/S engine crash protector loose

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

Pass 12 May 2010 6,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 6,370 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,923 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,137 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 5,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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T169 MKL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T169 MKL, 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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T169 MKL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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