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S550 NRA

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,646 mi
Last recorded37,646 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS550 NRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,646 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 37,645 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 37,645 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 36,400 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 36,400 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 33,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,199 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2008 23,861 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 22,630 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 18,804 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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S550 NRA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S550 NRA, 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 S550 NRA registered?

S550 NRA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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