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P151 HYB

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,501 mi
Last recorded26,501 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 HYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,501 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 26,498 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 26,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 25,878 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced protective film on headlamp (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 25,877 miles

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

Front Headlamp light intensity reduced protective film on headlamp (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 25,325 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,311 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,708 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 23,662 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,327 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 22,214 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,564 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 18,364 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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P151 HYB is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P151 HYB, 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 P151 HYB registered?

P151 HYB is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P151 HYB safe to buy?

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