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R631 WUY

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,323 mi
Last recorded9,323 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 WUY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 9,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,246 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 9,118 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 9,118 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 9,109 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 9,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 8,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,579 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Aug 2005 7,904 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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R631 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R631 WUY, 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 R631 WUY registered?

R631 WUY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R631 WUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 WUY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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