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T388 SPT

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,331 mi
Last recorded16,331 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 SPT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 16,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 16,331 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 16,103 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 15,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 15,927 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 15,581 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 15,581 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 15,295 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 15,295 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 11,006 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 11,006 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 11,277 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 11,271 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 9,384 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 9,256 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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T388 SPT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T388 SPT, 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 T388 SPT registered?

T388 SPT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is T388 SPT safe to buy?

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