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S199 LER

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,960 mi
Last recorded47,960 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS199 LER
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 47,436 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 47,436 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 44,973 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 44,950 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 38,154 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 38,154 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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S199 LER is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S199 LER, 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 S199 LER registered?

S199 LER is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S199 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for S199 LER shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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