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N779 LGJ

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,833 mi
Last recorded38,833 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN779 LGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 38,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 38,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 38,305 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 37,342 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,872 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 36,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 35,309 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,114 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,664 miles

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

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

slight play on rear shocker link bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,004 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,447 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 17,447 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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N779 LGJ is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,002cc 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 N779 LGJ, 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 N779 LGJ registered?

N779 LGJ is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N779 LGJ safe to buy?

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