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R939 GGP

1998 Yamaha Fazer

Red Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

45,189 mi
Last recorded45,189 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fazer38,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 GGP
MakeYamaha
ModelFazer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 45,189 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 45,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 45,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,139 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 45,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 45,109 miles

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,391 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 44,374 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 40,803 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 40,803 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,773 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 37,767 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 37,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,982 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,478 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,846 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fazer?

Based on 6,079 MOT tests across 580 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
1,106
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 37
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 36
Drive chain excessively loose 21
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R939 GGP is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer in Red with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fazer models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 38,248 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 Fazer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R939 GGP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fazer typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fazer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R939 GGP registered?

R939 GGP is a 1998 Yamaha Fazer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R939 GGP safe to buy?

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