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S520 SUX

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,593 mi
Last recorded44,593 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 SUX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,593 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,351 miles

DAYTIME MOT ISSUED!!!

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,273 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 32,824 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 31,290 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,748 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 28,792 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 28,776 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 26,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,994 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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S520 SUX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S520 SUX, 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 S520 SUX registered?

S520 SUX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S520 SUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S520 SUX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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