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T579 SHR

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,227 mi
Last recorded16,227 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 SHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 May 2026 16,227 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 12,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 11,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 10,066 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 8,759 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 7,239 miles

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

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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T579 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T579 SHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T579 SHR registered?

T579 SHR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T579 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T579 SHR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T579 SHR have outstanding finance?

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