MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1999

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Pass percent:80.60%

(The average a petrol YAMAHA YAMAHA year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:2,835 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Registration plate issues	65
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	56
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	28
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	24
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	11
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))	4
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.4a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Registration plate issues	65
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	56
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	28
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	24
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	18
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	16
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	14
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	14
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	11
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	10
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	10
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	9
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	8
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	8
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	8
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	8
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	7
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	7
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	6
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	5
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	5
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	4
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	4
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	4
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	4
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))	4
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	3
Front Brake caliper\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1j\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	3
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.2.4\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	3
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	3
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Offside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	3
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	3
Front Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	2
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Exhaust excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	2
Front Stop lamp missing \|1.3.3a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.4a\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.C1a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	2
Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.2.B1e\|	2
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Centre Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	2
Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated. \|6.2.1g\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering \|2.1.2e\|	2
Headlamp insecure \|1.2.3b\|	2
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Offside Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	2
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol YAMAHA YAMAHAs year 1999

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