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R220 WAM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,230 mi
Last recorded16,230 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 WAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 16,230 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,779 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Mar 2010 15,381 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,381 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 15,226 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 15,226 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

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)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 14,452 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,452 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 12,953 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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R220 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R220 WAM, 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 R220 WAM registered?

R220 WAM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R220 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R220 WAM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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