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R240 KWT

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

11,784 mi
Last recorded11,784 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 11,784 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 11,784 miles

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 11,777 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 11,743 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 11,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 11,244 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 10,614 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 10,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 9,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 9,934 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 9,934 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 May 2010 9,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 9,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,608 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 8,533 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 7,800 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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R240 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R240 KWT, 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 R240 KWT registered?

R240 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R240 KWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 KWT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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