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R123 JAF

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,875 mi
Last recorded37,875 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 JAF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 37,875 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 37,875 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 37,082 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 May 2014 35,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 34,199 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,405 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 33,405 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,988 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 30,971 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 29,917 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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R123 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R123 JAF, 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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R123 JAF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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