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R779 PGO

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,852 mi
Last recorded29,852 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 PGO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2022 29,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 29,739 miles

Rear Slight play in rear suspension.

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 29,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 28,863 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in rear swingarm.

Pass 29 Sep 2018 28,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 28,326 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,813 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,771 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,439 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,969 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 22,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,186 miles

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

front pads loose in caliper

Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,249 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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R779 PGO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R779 PGO, 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 R779 PGO registered?

R779 PGO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R779 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 PGO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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