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R238 WSL

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,558 mi
Last recorded23,558 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 WSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 23,558 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 23,515 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,480 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 23,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 21,811 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 21,811 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 May 2009 20,685 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 20,685 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 18,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 8 May 2008 18,756 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 16,179 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 12,685 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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R238 WSL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R238 WSL, 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 R238 WSL registered?

R238 WSL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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