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R526 TSL

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,199 mi
Last recorded12,199 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 TSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,199 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 12,199 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,673 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 7,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 7,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,791 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 6,438 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 5,232 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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R526 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R526 TSL, 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 R526 TSL registered?

R526 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R526 TSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 TSL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R526 TSL have outstanding finance?

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