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R513 BYG

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,200 mi
Last recorded22,200 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 22,200 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 22,194 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,785 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 20,775 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,720 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 20,154 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 19,768 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,709 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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R513 BYG 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 R513 BYG, 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 R513 BYG registered?

R513 BYG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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