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R581 VEY

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,301 mi
Last recorded22,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 VEY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 May 2007 21,916 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 21,898 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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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R581 VEY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R581 VEY, 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 R581 VEY registered?

R581 VEY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R581 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R581 VEY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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