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K16 DTH

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,266 mi
Last recorded28,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 DTH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 28,266 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 28,207 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 28,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 28,044 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,793 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 27,058 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 26,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,996 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,097 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp Beam pattern

Nail in front tyre

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 24,089 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp Beam pattern

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 23,205 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 23,205 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2008 22,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,303 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,651 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 20,651 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 16,670 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 16,670 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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K16 DTH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K16 DTH, 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 K16 DTH registered?

K16 DTH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is K16 DTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K16 DTH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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