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S266 JGC

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,667 mi
Last recorded30,667 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 JGC
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 30,667 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 29,934 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 29,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 29,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 29,069 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 28,465 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 27,500 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 27,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,939 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,393 miles

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

Outer Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 23,961 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 21,889 miles

Outer Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Outer Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 21,889 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,266 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 32,333 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nearside Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in front tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,232 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,854 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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S266 JGC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S266 JGC, 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 S266 JGC registered?

S266 JGC is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S266 JGC safe to buy?

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