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R387 BAU

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,264 mi
Last recorded26,264 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 BAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 26,264 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 25,832 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 25,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,082 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 25,082 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 24,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 24,651 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 28 May 2015 24,396 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 24,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 23,212 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 19,422 miles

indicators flashing fast

Pass 20 Dec 2007 19,333 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 19,333 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

indicators flashing fast

Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,148 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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R387 BAU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R387 BAU, 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 R387 BAU registered?

R387 BAU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R387 BAU safe to buy?

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