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P426 EOK

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

37,269 mi
Last recorded37,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 EOK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,269 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 37,240 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 37,073 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 36,866 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 36,866 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 36,669 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 36,669 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,245 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,129 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 30,128 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,509 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 25,967 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2007 25,967 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 20,271 miles

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

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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P426 EOK is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P426 EOK, 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 P426 EOK registered?

P426 EOK is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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