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R758 RRS

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

33,963 mi
Last recorded33,963 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 RRS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 33,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 33,920 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 33,875 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 33,813 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,690 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear dog bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 33,650 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 3,350 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,249 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,681 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,546 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,292 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 26,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,726 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 23,744 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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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R758 RRS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R758 RRS, 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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R758 RRS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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