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V279 PFL

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,401 mi
Last recorded16,401 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 PFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 16,401 miles

front stanchion dust covers in poor condition

front tyre wearing uneaven

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 15,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 15,252 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 13,164 miles

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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V279 PFL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V279 PFL, 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 V279 PFL registered?

V279 PFL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 30 October 1999.

Is V279 PFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 PFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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