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K557 RBK

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,737 mi
Last recorded48,737 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 RBK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 48,737 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 48,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF750?

Based on 7,247 MOT tests across 1,015 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,015
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
reflector on motorcycle missing 100
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
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K557 RBK is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,502 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 YZF750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K557 RBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF750 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K557 RBK registered?

K557 RBK is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is K557 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K557 RBK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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