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S230 BCG

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,002 mi
Last recorded21,002 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS230 BCG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,002 miles

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

chain slightly corroded

rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 15,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 15,551 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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S230 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S230 BCG, 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 S230 BCG registered?

S230 BCG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S230 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S230 BCG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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