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P966 BPB

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,881 mi
Last recorded40,881 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP966 BPB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,881 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,871 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Chain guard missing

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 36,461 miles

Chain guard missing

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

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

Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 22 Mar 2010 36,461 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,461 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Mar 2009 33,872 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 29,106 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

advise clutch lever wrong one fitted or badley worn †

left hand mirror damaged †front fender damaged †left hand side fairing taped up

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,106 miles

advise clutch lever wrong one fitted or badley worn †

left hand mirror damaged †front fender damaged †left hand side fairing taped up

Fail 22 Oct 2005 21,733 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 21,733 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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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P966 BPB is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P966 BPB, 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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P966 BPB is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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