MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake disc has small cracks appearing
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
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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
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
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?
Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R62 BAY registered?
R62 BAY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R62 BAY safe to buy?
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