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S139 SVM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,807 mi
Last recorded28,807 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 SVM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,807 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,258 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,172 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,356 miles

front tyre is 13 years old, rear tyre is 12 years old.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 25,844 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 24,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 24,228 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 23,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,594 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 21,594 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,472 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,222 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,932 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 20,932 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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S139 SVM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S139 SVM, 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 S139 SVM registered?

S139 SVM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S139 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S139 SVM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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