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C126 LTT

1998 Yamaha Fazer

Red Petrol 700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,724 mi
Last recorded50,724 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fazer38,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 LTT
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 50,724 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 50,549 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 50,549 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 50,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 49,777 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 49,244 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy aftermarket pipe fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,112 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,099 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 45,099 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 44,344 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 44,344 miles

Front Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 27 May 2014 44,216 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 44,181 miles

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

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2013 43,680 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 43,671 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,669 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 39,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 55,828 miles

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

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

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
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C126 LTT is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer in Red with a 700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,248 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 C126 LTT, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C126 LTT registered?

C126 LTT is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is C126 LTT safe to buy?

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