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T285 JCJ

1999 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,168 mi
Last recorded20,168 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 JCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 20,168 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 20,167 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 20,096 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 20,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 20,023 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,878 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,662 miles

No Pillion Footrests fitted at time of test

Steering Controls touch fairing slightly at full lock

Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,656 miles

No Pillion Footrests fitted at time of test

Steering Controls touch fairing slightly at full lock

Pass 16 May 2011 19,651 miles

Front Brake binding on slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,974 miles

Front brake binding on slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,490 miles

exhaust not standard. slight lift in rear suspension

Fail 7 Jun 2008 18,490 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust not standard. slight lift in rear suspension

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 15,820 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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T285 JCJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 T285 JCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T285 JCJ registered?

T285 JCJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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