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L885 HKM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

312,265 mi
Last recorded312,265 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL885 HKM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine748cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 312,265 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 312,265 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 31,010 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 30,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,130 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,402 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 24,185 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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L885 HKM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L885 HKM, 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 L885 HKM registered?

L885 HKM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is L885 HKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L885 HKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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