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R661 NYG

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,608 mi
Last recorded17,608 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 NYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 17,608 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 17,597 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 17,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 17,565 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 17,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 16,640 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 16,640 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,138 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,899 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,120 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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R661 NYG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue 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 R661 NYG, 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 R661 NYG registered?

R661 NYG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R661 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 NYG 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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