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R829 SFL

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,863 mi
Last recorded34,863 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 SFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 34,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,777 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 34,647 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 33,189 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 32,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 32,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 32,052 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 32,052 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 30,211 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 30,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 22,942 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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R829 SFL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R829 SFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R829 SFL registered?

R829 SFL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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