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R433 DMB

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,192 mi
Last recorded39,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 DMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 39,192 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 27 Jul 2022 39,192 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 22 Jun 2022 39,186 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 38,423 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 37,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 37,096 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 35,080 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 35,055 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 35,037 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front and rear brake discs scored and worn

Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,862 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 12,952 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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R433 DMB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R433 DMB, 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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R433 DMB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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