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T51 ARU

1999 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,381 mi
Last recorded20,381 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 ARU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,381 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 20,381 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,759 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 18,759 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 17,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2012 15,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 15,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,823 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 15,823 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,897 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,317 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 14,317 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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T51 ARU 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 64.3%.

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 T51 ARU, 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 T51 ARU registered?

T51 ARU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T51 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T51 ARU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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