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R154 PHG

1998 Yamaha -

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

16,809 mi
Last recorded16,809 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha -22,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 PHG
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 16,809 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 16,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,920 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 15,538 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 15,537 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel rear brake (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 15,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 15,496 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 15,488 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2014 15,166 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 15,051 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 15,051 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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R154 PHG is a 1998 Yamaha - in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,566 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 - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R154 PHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha - is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R154 PHG is a 1998 Yamaha -, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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