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R989 AAU

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,989 mi
Last recorded30,989 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 AAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 30,989 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 30,986 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned less than light surface 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 30,576 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 30,576 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 30,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 29,501 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 29,478 miles

All direction indicators not working both rear indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front positions lamps illuminate when front or rear brakes applied (4.2.3 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute indicators that are working (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 28,267 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 28,266 miles

Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 27,128 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 24,491 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 24,491 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,378 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 22,378 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 21,191 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,536 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 17,536 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,219 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 12,645 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 12,645 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,752 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 8,633 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 6,785 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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R989 AAU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R989 AAU, 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 R989 AAU registered?

R989 AAU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R989 AAU safe to buy?

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