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T550 JCA

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,285 mi
Last recorded47,285 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 JCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,285 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,077 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 30,423 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 30,304 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 29,718 miles

Front Tyre Worn To2.0mm Rear Tyre Worn TO 2.0mm

Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 25,310 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 23,776 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 23,776 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,211 miles

Both front & rear brakes are sticking slightly.

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear brake slightly long travel.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 20,844 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,090 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,344 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,031 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake is sticking on slightly.

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight 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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T550 JCA is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T550 JCA, 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 T550 JCA registered?

T550 JCA is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T550 JCA safe to buy?

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