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R706 FOW

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,281 mi
Last recorded24,281 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 FOW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 24,281 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 24,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 23,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 23,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 23,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 23,377 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 23,354 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 23,354 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 21,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,824 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,608 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 20,130 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 18,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,704 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 16,702 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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R706 FOW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R706 FOW, 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 R706 FOW registered?

R706 FOW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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