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R37 RPY

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

29,030 mi
Last recorded29,030 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 RPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 29,030 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2020 29,030 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 27,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,824 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 27,824 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,455 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 21,729 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 21,729 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 21,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,059 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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R37 RPY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R37 RPY, 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 R37 RPY registered?

R37 RPY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R37 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R37 RPY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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