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T809 KAR

1999 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,812 mi
Last recorded57,812 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 KAR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 57,812 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,792 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,379 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 56,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 55,698 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 54,152 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,152 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,371 miles

Oil leak

front tyre going out of shape

rear tyre going out of shape

steering damper loose

Fail 20 Mar 2015 49,222 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyre going out of shape

rear tyre going out of shape

steering damper loose

Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,189 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle damaged and function impaired (1.4.2a)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,422 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,331 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,577 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2007 25,495 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2007 25,398 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2006 22,776 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 20,397 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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T809 KAR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T809 KAR, 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 T809 KAR registered?

T809 KAR is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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