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N978 VUJ

1996 Yamaha -

Red Petrol 892cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,252 mi
Last recorded59,252 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha -34,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN978 VUJ
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine892cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2023 59,252 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 53,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 51,921 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 50,428 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 48,147 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 43,836 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 40,715 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 38,018 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,392 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

headlamps incorrectly wired

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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N978 VUJ is a 1996 Yamaha - in Red with a 892cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 34,036 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N978 VUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha - is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N978 VUJ registered?

N978 VUJ is a 1996 Yamaha -, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N978 VUJ safe to buy?

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