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R291 KPG

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,240 mi
Last recorded36,240 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 KPG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 36,240 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rear shock absorber linkage bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,684 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,379 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 33,059 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 30,742 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 28,532 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 28,532 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2010 28,069 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 27,905 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,456 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 22,941 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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R291 KPG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R291 KPG, 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 R291 KPG registered?

R291 KPG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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