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R434 AJC

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,949 mi
Last recorded25,949 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 AJC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 25,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 25,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,613 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front and Rear brake lines have anodised fitting likely to corrode

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,272 miles

Anodised brake line fittings used like to corrode

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,626 miles

Anodised brake line fittings used likely to corrode

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,908 miles

Anodised brake line fittings used likely to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2009 22,909 miles

Anodised brake line fittings used likely to corrode

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 22,909 miles

Anodised brake line fittings used likely to corrode

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,383 miles

Anodised brake line fitting used likely to corrode

Fail 3 Apr 2008 21,383 miles

Anodised brake line fitting used likely to corrode

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,957 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,781 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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R434 AJC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R434 AJC, 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 R434 AJC registered?

R434 AJC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R434 AJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 AJC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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