MOT Status
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24,700 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?
Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R397 KAE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R397 KAE, 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 R397 KAE registered?
R397 KAE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is R397 KAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R397 KAE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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