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N399 JAT

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,080 mi
Last recorded38,080 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 JAT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,080 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 36,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,967 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 34,164 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 33,621 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 32,274 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,422 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 31,422 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 31,411 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 26,346 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,907 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 21,907 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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N399 JAT is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N399 JAT, 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 N399 JAT registered?

N399 JAT is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N399 JAT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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