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GAZ 8578

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,077 mi
Last recorded38,077 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8578
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 38,077 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 37,960 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 37,755 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,309 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,940 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 34,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 31,973 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Pass 19 Aug 2017 30,737 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 29,349 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,387 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,387 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Jun 2013 24,784 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,784 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 May 2012 24,042 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,246 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,882 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 19,952 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 19,952 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 18,990 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,990 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 17,989 miles

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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GAZ 8578 is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 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 GAZ 8578, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAZ 8578 registered?

GAZ 8578 is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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