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R357 PGM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,381 mi
Last recorded20,381 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 PGM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 20,381 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 20,381 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 20,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 20,161 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 20,059 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess DISCS BOLTS (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess DISC BOLTS (5.2.2 (e) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 20,000 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 19,890 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 19,560 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 19,560 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 19,278 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 18,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 18,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 17,762 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 17,100 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 16,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 15,969 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 13,798 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 13,798 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 10,261 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 8,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 7,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 7,478 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 6,671 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 5,715 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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R357 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R357 PGM, 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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R357 PGM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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