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V97 DSL

1999 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,396 mi
Last recorded23,396 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 DSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 23,396 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 23,271 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 23,271 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,879 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,747 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 18,747 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 13,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,928 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 13,928 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 13,435 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 12,655 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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V97 DSL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V97 DSL, 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 V97 DSL registered?

V97 DSL is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V97 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V97 DSL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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