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R662 SLE

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,731 mi
Last recorded16,731 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 SLE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 16,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 16,599 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 16,043 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,624 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,604 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 15,542 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 15,511 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies does not illuminate when front brake is applied (1.3.1a)

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 20 Jun 2015 15,392 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,392 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,077 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 15,048 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,997 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 14,742 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,499 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 14,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 12,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 12,306 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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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R662 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R662 SLE, 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 R662 SLE registered?

R662 SLE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R662 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 SLE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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