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M996 MPE

1995 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,853 mi
Last recorded31,853 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Yzf23,942 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 MPE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 31,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2022 31,479 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 30,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2021 30,676 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2020 29,521 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 29,521 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2014 27,158 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

some fairings missing

Fail 5 Oct 2014 27,145 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Offside Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,147 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front fairing missing

screws missing from fairings not insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 41,513 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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M996 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 23,942 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 M996 MPE, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M996 MPE registered?

M996 MPE is a 1995 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 May 1995.

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