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R329 CKO

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,313 mi
Last recorded50,313 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 CKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 50,313 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 50,309 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 50,029 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 49,924 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 49,743 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 49,743 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 49,533 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 49,268 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 49,268 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,033 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 48,044 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 47,600 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,313 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 47,313 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,718 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 46,313 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,313 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 45,221 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 45,221 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 44,043 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 35,207 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 35,207 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R329 CKO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R329 CKO, 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 R329 CKO registered?

R329 CKO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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