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R597 TLB

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,017 mi
Last recorded24,017 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 TLB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 24,017 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 23,691 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 23,691 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 23,129 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 21,409 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 21,400 miles

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Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,149 miles

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Pass 28 Feb 2015 20,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 19,916 miles

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Pass 2 Feb 2013 19,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 18,687 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,232 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 17,056 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 12,957 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,560 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 8,560 miles

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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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R597 TLB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R597 TLB, 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 R597 TLB registered?

R597 TLB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R597 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 TLB shows 18 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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