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S637 KCS

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,350 mi
Last recorded32,350 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 KCS
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 32,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 31,329 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 31,326 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 29,350 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 28,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,305 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,404 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 23,748 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 23,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 22,850 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,500 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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S637 KCS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S637 KCS, 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 S637 KCS registered?

S637 KCS is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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