MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
headlight
Headlamp reflector seriously defective beam image kicks up to right (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
headlight
Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?
Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R157 TGC is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer in Gold with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,248 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R157 TGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R157 TGC registered?
R157 TGC is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R157 TGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R157 TGC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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