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R642 ESG

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

25,133 mi
Last recorded25,133 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,133 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 24,764 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,678 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 24,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 24,230 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 May 2010 23,642 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 23,124 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,457 miles

rear reflector very small

Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,244 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,485 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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R642 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R642 ESG, 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 R642 ESG registered?

R642 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R642 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 ESG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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