MOT Status
ValidMileage
25,008 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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 characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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.
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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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