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R549 TJR

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,692 mi
Last recorded38,692 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 TJR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,692 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,621 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 30,892 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,243 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 22,243 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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R549 TJR 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 R549 TJR, 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 R549 TJR registered?

R549 TJR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R549 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 TJR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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