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S366 HDV

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,452 mi
Last recorded29,452 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 HDV
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 29,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 26,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,960 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,953 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 25,953 miles

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

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,786 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 22,280 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,280 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,246 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 20,246 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

offside front mudgaurd / hose securing bracket unsecure

Pass 25 May 2006 18,298 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 18,295 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear disc showing signs of cracking

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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S366 HDV is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S366 HDV, 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 S366 HDV registered?

S366 HDV is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S366 HDV safe to buy?

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