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N990 YKO

1995 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,308 mi
Last recorded56,308 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Yzf23,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN990 YKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 56,308 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam high beam tell tale not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front fender loose

Pass 26 Oct 2016 55,180 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND FRONT

Fail 2 Nov 2015 54,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND FRONT

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,813 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,813 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,247 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 44,115 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,717 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,563 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 41,392 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,392 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 40,886 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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N990 YKO is a 1995 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 23,942 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 N990 YKO, 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 31 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N990 YKO is a 1995 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 September 1995.

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