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R157 TGC

1998 Yamaha Fazer

Gold Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,129 mi
Last recorded65,129 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fazer38,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 TGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,129 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 11,704 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 11,704 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

headlight

Fail 31 Jul 2019 11,704 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,704 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 11,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 10,419 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 10,299 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 6,111 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 4,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 3,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 2,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 2,614 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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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.

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