CarVerify

Free Car Check

V552 ERB

1999 Yamaha Fazer

Black Petrol 600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,933 mi
Last recorded43,933 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Fazer36,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV552 ERB
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc
View full Yamaha Fazer reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 43,933 miles

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 43,273 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear wheel has a non standard spindle arrangement, however rear wheel is secure when presented

Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 92,918 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2020 92,033 miles

Front tyre starting to age crack between treads

Pass 3 Aug 2017 91,845 miles

Gear change pivot worn

Slight exhaust blow

Slight fluctuation,rear brake

Fail 19 Jul 2017 91,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Gear change pivot worn

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Slight exhaust blow at silencer joint

Pass 5 Jul 2016 89,089 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,083 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,578 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Slight bind,rear brake

Fail 18 Dec 2014 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 70,825 miles

front brake slightly binding

Fail 28 Aug 2013 20,811 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,053 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,750 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Only 50% of rear position lamp working

Upon removal of rear brake caliper for rear tyre replacement found that for both brake pads the friction material has started to lift from the backing plate.

Fail 18 Jan 2011 62,750 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Only 50% of rear position lamp working

Unable to inspect rear brake fluid reservoir without removing side panel which is not permitted during Mot inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,660 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 57,594 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 5,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 5,679 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,408 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 37,511 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
Full Yamaha Fazer reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V552 ERB is a 1999 Yamaha Fazer in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 36,078 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V552 ERB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V552 ERB?

You can check the full history of V552 ERB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V552 ERB registered?

V552 ERB is a 1999 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V552 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V552 ERB shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V552 ERB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V552 ERB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.