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R566 MKN

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,241 mi
Last recorded2,241 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 MKN
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 2,241 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 1,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 1,065 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 2,659 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 1,451 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 1,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 97 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 20,274 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 20,274 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 31 Dec 2011 19,051 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2011 19,051 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 8 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,954 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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R566 MKN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R566 MKN, 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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R566 MKN is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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