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T235 SYA

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,529 mi
Last recorded19,529 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 SYA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 19,529 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Rear Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Central Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Pads Deformed due to rusting

Offside Front Brake pads Deformed due to rusting

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear Brake Cylinder reservoir plastic crazing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 18,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 18,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 18,703 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 18,703 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 18,677 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 18,498 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 17,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 15,809 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,273 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 14,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 13,410 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 12,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2013 10,838 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 10,838 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,631 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 7,561 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

front brake resavoir over filled and dripping

Pass 8 May 2009 7,561 miles

front brake resavoir over filled and dripping

Pass 15 Jun 2005 3,888 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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T235 SYA is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T235 SYA, 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 T235 SYA registered?

T235 SYA is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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