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R478 RCW

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,822 mi
Last recorded10,822 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 RCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2019 10,822 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 10,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 10,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 10,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 10,645 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,457 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 10,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,263 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 10,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 10,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 9,381 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,214 miles

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

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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R478 RCW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R478 RCW, 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 R478 RCW registered?

R478 RCW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R478 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 RCW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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