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R281 EOR

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,934 mi
Last recorded22,934 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 EOR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,934 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 20,663 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 16,082 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 13,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 10,521 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 7,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,968 miles

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

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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R281 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue 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 R281 EOR, 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 R281 EOR registered?

R281 EOR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R281 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R281 EOR 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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