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R561 SFR

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,673 mi
Last recorded14,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 SFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 14,673 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 14,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,224 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,158 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 14,158 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 13,858 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 13,169 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 12,763 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 11,383 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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R561 SFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red 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 R561 SFR, 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 R561 SFR registered?

R561 SFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R561 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R561 SFR 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.

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