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R440 FHJ

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,845 mi
Last recorded26,845 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 FHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 26,845 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 26,845 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 25,101 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 25,101 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,534 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,044 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 21,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,968 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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R440 FHJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R440 FHJ, 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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How do I check the history of R440 FHJ?

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What year was R440 FHJ registered?

R440 FHJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R440 FHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 FHJ shows 8 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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