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P71 HCM

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,540 mi
Last recorded27,540 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 HCM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 27,540 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2021 26,749 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,594 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,579 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 26,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 25,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 25,462 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 25,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,395 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 25,395 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,777 miles

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

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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P71 HCM is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P71 HCM, 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 P71 HCM registered?

P71 HCM is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is P71 HCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 HCM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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