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T968 LYB

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

47,961 mi
Last recorded47,961 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT968 LYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 47,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 47,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 46,244 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 46,244 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 44,731 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 44,731 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,254 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 42,254 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,562 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 39,562 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 36,290 miles

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

Rear disc starting to show signs of light cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,718 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,471 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,313 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,297 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 29,297 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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T968 LYB 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 64.7%.

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 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 T968 LYB, 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 T968 LYB registered?

T968 LYB is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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