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S293 BHR

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95 mi
Last recorded95 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS293 BHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 95 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 13,367 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

headlight pattern dull

rear suspension stiff

Pass 13 Apr 2007 12,884 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 12,883 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 12,376 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 12,367 miles

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

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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S293 BHR 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 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 S293 BHR, 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 S293 BHR registered?

S293 BHR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S293 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S293 BHR 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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