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T597 SFL

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,006 mi
Last recorded37,006 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 SFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 37,006 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 36,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 31,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 29,744 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 28,428 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,629 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,175 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 21,743 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 21,713 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,856 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,881 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded calipers binding slightley (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Jul 2016 15,805 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded calipers binding slightley (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 12,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 12,281 miles

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

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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T597 SFL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T597 SFL, 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 T597 SFL registered?

T597 SFL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 25 May 1999.

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