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R478 YNE

1998 Yamaha -

Red Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,727 mi
Last recorded17,727 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha -22,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 YNE
MakeYamaha
Model-
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 17,727 miles

Slight play rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 1 May 2025 15,920 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 15,817 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 15,817 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 15,815 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,583 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 13,781 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,687 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 12,680 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 12,128 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,946 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 11,861 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 9,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 8,064 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 8,064 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2009 6,112 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,044 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha -?

Based on 2,722 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 13
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 12
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 8
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R478 YNE is a 1998 Yamaha - in Red with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha - models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 22,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha - fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 YNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha - typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha - is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R478 YNE registered?

R478 YNE is a 1998 Yamaha -, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R478 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 YNE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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