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T774 OBL

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

8,757 mi
Last recorded8,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT774 OBL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 8,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 8,757 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022

Front brakes slight bind

Rear tyre perished/cuts/wearing uneven

front tyre valve perished

Fail 10 Dec 2022

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front brakes slight bind

Rear tyre perished/cuts/wearing uneven

front tyre valve perished

Pass 11 Nov 2017 8,208 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 8,208 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2014
Fail 14 Mar 2014

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)

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

Steering damper in such a condition that the steering action is impaired. (2.1.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013

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)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 May 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011
Pass 15 Apr 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2010

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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 300 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 300 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2007

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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T774 OBL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T774 OBL, 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 T774 OBL registered?

T774 OBL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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