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S223 SVU

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,534 mi
Last recorded30,534 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 SVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 30,534 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 27,603 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,132 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,424 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 25,410 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Sep 2006 23,790 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,790 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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S223 SVU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red 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 S223 SVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S223 SVU registered?

S223 SVU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S223 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S223 SVU 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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