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N109 VPK

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,111 mi
Last recorded29,111 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN109 VPK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 29,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 28,736 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 28,225 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 28,225 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 33,969 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,025 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 26,460 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 May 2016 23,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 22,737 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 22,786 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 22,487 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 22,032 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,270 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,436 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 20,388 miles

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

n/s handle bar grip louse

Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front brakes binding slightly.

front mudguard damaged.

n/s engine mounting bolt missing.

n/s handgrip slightly loose.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 18,868 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly.

front mudguard damaged.

throttle slow to return.

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,441 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,935 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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N109 VPK is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 27,970 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 N109 VPK, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N109 VPK registered?

N109 VPK is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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