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S52 JFR

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,608 mi
Last recorded32,608 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 JFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 32,608 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 32,315 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 32,312 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder insecure (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,037 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 25,596 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,773 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 24,773 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 23,166 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 20,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,638 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S52 JFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S52 JFR, 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 S52 JFR registered?

S52 JFR is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S52 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 JFR shows 12 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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