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P342 EEF

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,677 mi
Last recorded36,677 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 EEF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 36,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,566 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2012 35,455 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 35,455 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,256 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 23,016 miles

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

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 18,268 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

licence holder loose

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,821 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

gear change rubber missing

Pass 31 Aug 2005 16,791 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 16,791 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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P342 EEF is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P342 EEF, 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 P342 EEF registered?

P342 EEF is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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