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S425 TJA

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

33,359 mi
Last recorded33,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 TJA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 33,359 miles

N/S/R chain adjuster has been repaired.

Pass 21 May 2024 32,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 31,589 miles

Nearside Rear chain / wheel alignment adjuster has been repaired.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,217 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 31,217 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 22,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,577 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 8,381 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 7,896 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 7,326 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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S425 TJA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S425 TJA, 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 S425 TJA registered?

S425 TJA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S425 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S425 TJA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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