MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,909 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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Rear Lower Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Chain guard missing
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?
Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.
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R438 GDL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 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 R438 GDL, 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 R438 GDL registered?
R438 GDL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R438 GDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R438 GDL shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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