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T551 BFT

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,929 mi
Last recorded28,929 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT551 BFT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 28,929 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 28,919 miles

Front removable headlamp masks/covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2023 28,915 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 28,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 28,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,033 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 27,048 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 26,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,389 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 24,389 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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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T551 BFT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 T551 BFT, 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 T551 BFT registered?

T551 BFT is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T551 BFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T551 BFT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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