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S349 FTL

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,256 mi
Last recorded38,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 FTL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 38,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 36,074 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 33,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 33,505 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 33,451 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 33,447 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 32,503 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 31,101 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 28,821 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 28,821 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 27,812 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,882 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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S349 FTL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S349 FTL, 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 S349 FTL registered?

S349 FTL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S349 FTL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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