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R404 GCL

1997 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,839 mi
Last recorded30,839 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf25,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 GCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 30,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 30,439 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 30,439 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 29,154 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,100 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,082 miles

1x bolt missing from left side engine casing

front brake fluid close to min

Pass 29 May 2015 24,147 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 21,865 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 18,545 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 16,560 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 17 May 2011 14,214 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 14,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 13,514 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 13,147 miles

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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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R404 GCL is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 25,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R404 GCL, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R404 GCL registered?

R404 GCL is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R404 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 GCL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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