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N140 TPM

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,279 mi
Last recorded33,279 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 TPM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 33,279 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 33,278 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,322 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 30,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,593 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 29,593 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,403 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 28,403 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,346 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 24,053 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 24,053 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N140 TPM is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N140 TPM, 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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N140 TPM is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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