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S342 LVY

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,096 mi
Last recorded37,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 LVY
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,096 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,074 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 37,074 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 37,066 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 37,054 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 37,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 36,940 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 36,776 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 36,517 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 36,398 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 36,387 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2007 36,308 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 35,955 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 35,304 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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S342 LVY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S342 LVY, 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 S342 LVY registered?

S342 LVY is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S342 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S342 LVY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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