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S495 RWA

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,540 mi
Last recorded57,540 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 RWA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 57,540 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 52,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 50,580 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 50,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 50,573 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour blue (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 49,840 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2014 49,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2013 47,227 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 45,593 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 43,376 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 May 2008 36,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 36,595 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2007 35,469 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,777 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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S495 RWA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S495 RWA, 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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S495 RWA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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