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R430 WAW

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,069 mi
Last recorded37,069 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 WAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 37,069 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,315 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,315 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,275 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure

Pass 17 May 2008 18,027 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,536 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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R430 WAW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R430 WAW, 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 R430 WAW registered?

R430 WAW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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