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V238 EEU

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,962 mi
Last recorded19,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 EEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 19,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 19,758 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 18,860 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 18,208 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 16,619 miles

Slight exhaust blow at front section area.

Slight interference at rear light area.

Pass 6 May 2016 15,126 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 13,858 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 11,922 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 11,922 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2012 11,825 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 11,334 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 11,334 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,082 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 10,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 10,892 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 22 May 2006 9,161 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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V238 EEU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V238 EEU, 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 V238 EEU registered?

V238 EEU is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V238 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 EEU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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