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T851 BHP

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,292 mi
Last recorded19,292 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT851 BHP
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 19,292 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,685 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 17,512 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 17,512 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 17,472 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 17,472 miles

Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 16,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 15,960 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 15,960 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 15,904 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 May 2014 15,904 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 13,231 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 12,881 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 12,881 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 12,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 12,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 12,586 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,540 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 12,540 miles

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)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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T851 BHP is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T851 BHP, 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 T851 BHP registered?

T851 BHP is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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