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S471 RDW

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

14,567 mi
Last recorded14,567 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 RDW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 14,567 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,338 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 13,043 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 12,840 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 12,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,149 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 11,149 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 9,371 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 7,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,493 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 6,462 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 6,418 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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S471 RDW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S471 RDW, 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 S471 RDW registered?

S471 RDW is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S471 RDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S471 RDW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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