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R248 OLJ

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,870 mi
Last recorded11,870 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 OLJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2011 11,870 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 11,807 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 9,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 9,314 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF750?

Based on 7,247 MOT tests across 1,015 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,015
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
reflector on motorcycle missing 100
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
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R248 OLJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R248 OLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF750 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R248 OLJ registered?

R248 OLJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R248 OLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 OLJ shows 4 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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