MOT Status
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22,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working wire snapped (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (dust seals) (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?
Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R526 UCW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 R526 UCW, 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 UCW registered?
R526 UCW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R526 UCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R526 UCW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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