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P982 SWX

1996 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,689 mi
Last recorded31,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Yamaha Yzf27,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 SWX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 31,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,200 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 31,200 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 30,418 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 29,906 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 27,444 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 21,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 21,098 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 21,091 miles

Centre Front Lower Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 May 2007 20,508 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 18,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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P982 SWX is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P982 SWX, 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 P982 SWX registered?

P982 SWX is a 1996 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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