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R57 WUK

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,369 mi
Last recorded18,369 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 WUK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 18,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 18,264 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 17,672 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 17,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 17,405 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 16,907 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 16,064 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,064 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 15,326 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 15,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 14,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,559 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 12,915 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 12,898 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R57 WUK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R57 WUK, 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 R57 WUK registered?

R57 WUK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R57 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 WUK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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