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V559 SEG

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

19,318 mi
Last recorded19,318 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 SEG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 19,318 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 19,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 18,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 18,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 18,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 17,862 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 17,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 17,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 16,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 15,704 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 14,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 14,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,266 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 14,266 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 13,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,654 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 11,484 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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V559 SEG is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V559 SEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V559 SEG registered?

V559 SEG is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V559 SEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 SEG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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