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T947 SFW

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,407 mi
Last recorded22,407 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 SFW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 22,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 22,378 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 22,318 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2018 22,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,323 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,654 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,652 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,072 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 20,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 12,998 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 11,713 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,023 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 6,722 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 6,707 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 5,034 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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T947 SFW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T947 SFW, 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 T947 SFW registered?

T947 SFW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 April 1999.

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