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P978 YTA

1996 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,531 mi
Last recorded18,531 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 YTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 18,531 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 18,307 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 17,886 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 17,276 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 16,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 16,406 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 16,316 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,518 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,889 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 14,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 13,523 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 13,500 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 11,847 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 10,429 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 10,413 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

advise clutch fluid low

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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P978 YTA is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 749cc 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 P978 YTA, 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 P978 YTA registered?

P978 YTA is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P978 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 YTA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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