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N444 YAM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,855 mi
Last recorded40,855 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN444 YAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 40,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 39,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 39,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 38,701 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 38,700 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 37,294 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 37,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,698 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 36,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 36,457 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,445 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 36,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 36,442 miles

Rear Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 36,030 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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N444 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N444 YAM, 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 N444 YAM registered?

N444 YAM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is N444 YAM safe to buy?

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