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R661 RCJ

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,861 mi
Last recorded29,861 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 RCJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 29,861 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 28,970 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Outer pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 27,768 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 27,768 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 26,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 26,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 25,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 24,867 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 24,332 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,635 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 22,960 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,293 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,789 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 21,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,984 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 19,924 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2012 19,182 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 18,419 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 17,580 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 17,537 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,634 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 15,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,834 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,092 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 RCJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R661 RCJ, 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 RCJ registered?

R661 RCJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 April 1998.

Is R661 RCJ safe to buy?

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