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T179 RMW

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,665 mi
Last recorded24,665 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 RMW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 24,665 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2023 23,608 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 23,596 miles

Daylight and good visibility use only (no lights)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,409 miles

no head light fitted at time of test so no head light test carried out no indicators fitted either

Pass 25 May 2016 23,347 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2014 22,585 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,953 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2013 21,953 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 21,204 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 19,596 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

f/n/s indicator slight damage 2 outercasing

indicators slightly fast

wires under rear seat need tidy

Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,646 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 14,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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T179 RMW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,680 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 T179 RMW, 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 T179 RMW registered?

T179 RMW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T179 RMW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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