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R194 HTW

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,892 mi
Last recorded24,892 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 HTW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 24,892 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 21,425 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 21,411 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 18,126 miles

Rear wheel bearing some free play

Fail 6 Aug 2011 18,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearing some free play

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,059 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 17,155 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 16,685 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 13,101 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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R194 HTW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R194 HTW, 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 R194 HTW registered?

R194 HTW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R194 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R194 HTW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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