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R166 XDC

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,502 mi
Last recorded16,502 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 XDC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 16,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,899 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 15,773 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 15,448 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 14,093 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 14,093 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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R166 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R166 XDC, 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 R166 XDC registered?

R166 XDC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R166 XDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 XDC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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