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R498 OPS

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,196 mi
Last recorded24,196 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR498 OPS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,196 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 36,685 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,989 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 34,981 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 29,408 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 29,395 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,557 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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R498 OPS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R498 OPS, 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 R498 OPS registered?

R498 OPS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R498 OPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R498 OPS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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