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C499 GVU

1997 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,428 mi
Last recorded30,428 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC499 GVU
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 30,428 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 29,513 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn to the wear marker on outer centre edges with age related cracking to tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 29,281 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 29,279 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,264 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,684 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 26,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 25,801 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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C499 GVU is a 1997 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C499 GVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C499 GVU registered?

C499 GVU is a 1997 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is C499 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C499 GVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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