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T288 JCJ

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,368 mi
Last recorded35,368 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 JCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 35,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 35,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 34,894 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 34,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 34,139 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 32,826 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 32,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,019 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 24,019 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 19,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,986 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 18,266 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,137 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 15,916 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 15,750 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 14,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 14,296 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,754 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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T288 JCJ 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 89.5%.

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 T288 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.

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T288 JCJ is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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