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R853 MRU

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,430 mi
Last recorded20,430 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 MRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 20,430 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 20,400 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 20,315 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,269 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 19,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 19,513 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Aug 2010 19,486 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 19,486 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,635 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 13,635 miles

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

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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R853 MRU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R853 MRU, 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 R853 MRU registered?

R853 MRU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R853 MRU safe to buy?

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