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P6 JCN

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,668 mi
Last recorded41,668 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 JCN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 41,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 41,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 39,951 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 39,944 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 37,959 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 37,959 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,712 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 33,410 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,983 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 31,983 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 30,879 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,805 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 29,801 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Feb 2012 29,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 29,073 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 28,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Sep 2009 28,134 miles

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

Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 22,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 20,080 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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P6 JCN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 P6 JCN, 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 P6 JCN registered?

P6 JCN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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