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R778 ACH

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,713 mi
Last recorded21,713 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 ACH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2013 21,713 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Dec 2013 21,713 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 May 2012 21,527 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,684 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,231 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 26 Mar 2009 18,231 miles

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

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,282 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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R778 ACH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R778 ACH, 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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R778 ACH is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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