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S589 KFT

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,840 mi
Last recorded34,840 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 KFT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 34,840 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2022 34,840 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 34,828 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 34,704 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,398 miles

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 33,398 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,273 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 20,698 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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S589 KFT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S589 KFT, 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 S589 KFT registered?

S589 KFT is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S589 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 KFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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