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R659 PRS

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,416 mi
Last recorded33,416 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 PRS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 33,416 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 33,222 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,116 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 32,808 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 31,139 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 30,297 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 29,330 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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R659 PRS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R659 PRS, 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 R659 PRS registered?

R659 PRS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R659 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R659 PRS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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