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S141 RYB

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

13,482 mi
Last recorded13,482 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 RYB
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,482 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 13,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,042 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 38,002 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

1 Tail Light Bulb Blown

Pass 31 May 2008 33,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,849 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 22,366 miles

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

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

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

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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S141 RYB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S141 RYB, 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 S141 RYB registered?

S141 RYB is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S141 RYB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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