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N83 XNU

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,323 mi
Last recorded34,323 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 XNU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 34,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 34,067 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 34,067 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 33,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 32,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,870 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 30,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 29,955 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,159 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 26,876 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 26,876 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,965 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 25,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,790 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 24,790 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,573 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,354 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,476 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,504 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Securing bolt exhaust / side stand missing

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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N83 XNU is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N83 XNU, 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 N83 XNU registered?

N83 XNU is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N83 XNU safe to buy?

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