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R215 UOD

1998 Yamaha Fz

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,358 mi
Last recorded60,358 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 UOD
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 60,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front mudguard slightly loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2026 60,358 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front mudguard slightly loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 58,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,409 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

speedometer clocks insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2019 53,404 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

speedometer clocks insecure

Pass 29 May 2018 50,733 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 50,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jul 2015 28,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Outer Front Upper Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,881 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Outer Front Upper Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 27,824 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 27,825 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 27,824 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,657 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 27,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 19,386 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 18,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 1 May 2009 16,984 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 16,984 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 16,366 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,366 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,903 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 14,903 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 14,354 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 14,354 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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R215 UOD is a 1998 Yamaha Fz in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R215 UOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fz is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R215 UOD is a 1998 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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