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R856 RSS

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,445 mi
Last recorded11,445 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 RSS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 11,445 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 11,339 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 11,132 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 10,617 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 9,588 miles
Pass 27 May 2016

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 9,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 9,339 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 8,888 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 8,888 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R856 RSS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R856 RSS, 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 R856 RSS registered?

R856 RSS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R856 RSS safe to buy?

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