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R385 GBA

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,519 mi
Last recorded42,519 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 GBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,519 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 39,421 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,028 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 33,028 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,033 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,033 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 26,793 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 24,173 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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R385 GBA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R385 GBA, 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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R385 GBA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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