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V472 JCA

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,102 mi
Last recorded40,102 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 JCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2014 40,102 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,542 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,157 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 28,075 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,947 miles

1 securing bolt missing from rear hugger

Fail 3 Jun 2009 27,925 miles

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

1 securing bolt missing from rear hugger

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

aqll indicators flashing slightly quickly

Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 25,969 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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V472 JCA is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V472 JCA, 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 V472 JCA registered?

V472 JCA is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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