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P696 EAJ

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,694 mi
Last recorded29,694 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP696 EAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 29,694 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,749 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 25,926 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 24,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,622 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 24,622 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 23,660 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 22,798 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 20,682 miles

Exhaust system slightly noisey

Pass 5 Aug 2015 18,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 17,108 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 17,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,482 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 16,482 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2005 15,832 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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P696 EAJ is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Blue 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 P696 EAJ, 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 P696 EAJ registered?

P696 EAJ is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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