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T196 KBJ

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,074 mi
Last recorded23,074 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 KBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 23,074 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 23,074 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 21,818 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 21,075 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 21,055 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 May 2008 18,900 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 17,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 15,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 12,812 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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T196 KBJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T196 KBJ, 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 T196 KBJ registered?

T196 KBJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 May 1999.

Is T196 KBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T196 KBJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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