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R16 ARY

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,777 mi
Last recorded1,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 ARY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 1,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 1,776 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 1,776 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear chain heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 1,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 1,761 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 1,753 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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R16 ARY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R16 ARY, 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 R16 ARY registered?

R16 ARY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 October 1998.

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