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R779 VAM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,008 mi
Last recorded25,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 VAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 25,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 24,236 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 23,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 23,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 23,869 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 23,842 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 23,731 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 23,500 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 18,766 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,766 miles

Front Upper Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 10 May 2008 16,606 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 16,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 11,839 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 11,839 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has slight 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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R779 VAM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R779 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

R779 VAM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R779 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 VAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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