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R258 YKO

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,456 mi
Last recorded30,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 YKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2024 30,456 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 29,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 30,608 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2017 30,503 miles

day time use only no lights fitted at time off test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,130 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2013 29,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 28,531 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,516 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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R258 YKO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R258 YKO, 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 R258 YKO registered?

R258 YKO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R258 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 YKO shows 9 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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