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T492 VVW

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,746 mi
Last recorded18,746 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 VVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,746 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 18,306 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 17,913 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 17,913 miles

Riders seat insecure BOLTS MISSING (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 17,589 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,578 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 17,754 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 17,754 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 16,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 15,947 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 15,947 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2010 11,404 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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T492 VVW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T492 VVW, 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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T492 VVW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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