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R62 BAY

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,574 mi
Last recorded65,574 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 BAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,190 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 57,157 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 54,792 miles

Rear brake disc has small cracks appearing

Fail 4 Apr 2018 54,781 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear brake disc has small cracks appearing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,112 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 48,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 5 Apr 2016 48,912 miles

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear suspension slightly stiff

Pass 21 Mar 2015 45,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,399 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,399 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,369 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,530 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 32,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,001 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 24,518 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,107 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 15,042 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 15,042 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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R62 BAY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R62 BAY, 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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R62 BAY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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