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R981 OPY

1998 Yamaha YZF750

Silver Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

34,776 mi
Last recorded34,776 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF75020,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 OPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF750
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 34,776 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 34,524 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,449 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 33,713 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 32,160 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 32,160 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 30,693 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 25,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,956 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 23,955 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 21,749 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 18,477 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 18,477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 16,363 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 16,363 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,450 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 9,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 9,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,626 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 9,490 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF750?

Based on 7,247 MOT tests across 1,015 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
458
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,015
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 104
reflector on motorcycle missing 100
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 95
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 50
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 48
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R981 OPY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750 in Silver with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 20,502 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 YZF750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 104 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R981 OPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF750 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R981 OPY registered?

R981 OPY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF750, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R981 OPY safe to buy?

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