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R159 TRA

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,701 mi
Last recorded16,701 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 TRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 May 2016 16,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 15,878 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 14,607 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 13,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,598 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 13,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,979 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2007 11,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,975 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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R159 TRA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R159 TRA, 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 R159 TRA registered?

R159 TRA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is R159 TRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 TRA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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