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R427 RRH

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,738 mi
Last recorded54,738 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 RRH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,738 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,607 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,584 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 54,316 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,281 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 36,281 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,110 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,751 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 31,172 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,584 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 3 May 2011 28,584 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 25,254 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,271 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,111 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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R427 RRH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R427 RRH, 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 R427 RRH registered?

R427 RRH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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