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R240 PVN

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,867 mi
Last recorded57,867 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 PVN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2025 57,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 57,862 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Mar 2019 57,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 26,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2010 25,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,333 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,242 miles

Chain guard missing

no flasher lights fitted at time of test

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 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R240 PVN registered?

R240 PVN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R240 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 PVN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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