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R343 LFM

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Red Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

42,968 mi
Last recorded42,968 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 LFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 42,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 42,524 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 42,204 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,832 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,180 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 40,434 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 39,520 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,944 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 38,944 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 38,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 38,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 37,041 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,047 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 29,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,214 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 26,011 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 26,011 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 40,460 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF750?

Based on 7,247 MOT tests across 1,015 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,015
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
reflector on motorcycle missing 100
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
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R343 LFM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Red with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R343 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF750 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R343 LFM registered?

R343 LFM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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