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T420 SPT

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

21,145 mi
Last recorded21,145 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 SPT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 21,145 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 21,117 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 19,680 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 18,292 miles

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

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 18,147 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 16,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,642 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 16,521 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,737 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 15,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 15,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 15,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 15,313 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,399 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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T420 SPT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T420 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 T420 SPT registered?

T420 SPT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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