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R792 LNK

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,890 mi
Last recorded32,890 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 LNK
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,890 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 17,827 miles

exhaust slightly noise

Fail 16 Jan 2016 26,824 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

exhaust slightly noise

Fail 14 Nov 2014 24,870 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 21,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

clutch operation heavy

Pass 15 Apr 2010 21,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,399 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 18,354 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 14,451 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 14,451 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,983 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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R792 LNK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R792 LNK, 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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R792 LNK is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 April 1998.

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