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S450 JSM

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,727 mi
Last recorded56,727 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 JSM
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 56,727 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 56,727 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all indicators (4.4.4 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,082 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,742 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 54,997 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,486 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,104 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 53,099 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 47,497 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 47,497 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 43,242 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 43,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,631 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 25,392 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,850 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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S450 JSM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S450 JSM, 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 S450 JSM registered?

S450 JSM is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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