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R23 DNF

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,716 mi
Last recorded40,716 miles
Recorded on9 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 DNF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2020 40,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 39,621 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 39,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 39,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 37,113 miles

Front tyre cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 36,231 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,058 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 35,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 33,294 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 33,294 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 31,959 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 30,209 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,947 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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R23 DNF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R23 DNF, 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 R23 DNF registered?

R23 DNF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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