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S501 MRA

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,666 mi
Last recorded25,666 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 MRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 25,666 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 25,666 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 25,601 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 25,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,512 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 25,475 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 25,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 24,844 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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S501 MRA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S501 MRA, 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 S501 MRA registered?

S501 MRA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S501 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 MRA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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