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N8 BEY

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

30,963 mi
Last recorded30,963 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 BEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,963 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,792 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,792 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,569 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,926 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 28,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 27,197 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,649 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 24,242 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 22,503 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 22,503 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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N8 BEY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N8 BEY, 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 N8 BEY registered?

N8 BEY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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