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N60 YAM

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

31,567 mi
Last recorded31,567 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 31,567 miles

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 30,334 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 30,281 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 27,876 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,876 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,810 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 26,810 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,370 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 26,370 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,973 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 14,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 14,426 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 11,345 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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N60 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N60 YAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N60 YAM registered?

N60 YAM is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N60 YAM safe to buy?

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