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R302 JGX

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

24,818 mi
Last recorded24,818 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 JGX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 24,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,567 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 24,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 23,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 23,531 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 22,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,288 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 21,459 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 21,459 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 20,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 15,364 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 10,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,444 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 3,749 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 3,363 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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R302 JGX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R302 JGX, 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 R302 JGX registered?

R302 JGX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R302 JGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R302 JGX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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