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R623 KGF

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,826 mi
Last recorded31,826 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 KGF
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 31,826 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 31,825 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 30,935 miles

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear small cut in rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2023 30,017 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,910 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 29,910 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 28,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 27,770 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 27,770 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,109 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,875 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,854 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,028 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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R623 KGF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R623 KGF, 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 R623 KGF registered?

R623 KGF is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 14 March 1998.

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