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P949 MLA

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,534 mi
Last recorded21,534 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 MLA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,534 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,338 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 19,337 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 31,024 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 31,007 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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P949 MLA is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P949 MLA, 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 P949 MLA registered?

P949 MLA is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P949 MLA safe to buy?

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