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R326 EDB

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,972 mi
Last recorded37,972 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR326 EDB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 37,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 37,672 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 37,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,200 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 37,200 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 36,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,667 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 31,826 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 31,826 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 29,118 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 25,896 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,896 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,934 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,899 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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R326 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R326 EDB, 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 R326 EDB registered?

R326 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R326 EDB safe to buy?

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