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R123 JDN

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,929 mi
Last recorded21,929 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 JDN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 21,929 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 21,346 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 21,346 miles

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 21,001 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 20,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 18,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,759 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 39,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 36,385 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 34,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,257 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 32,257 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 30,903 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 30,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 31 May 2012 30,011 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 30,011 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2011 28,081 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 24,600 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 24,600 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 May 2009 24,210 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 23,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,267 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,329 miles

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

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

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 JDN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDN, 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 R123 JDN registered?

R123 JDN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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