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S652 VKJ

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,674 mi
Last recorded38,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 VKJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,674 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 36,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,119 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,647 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 29,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Slightly "Creaky" operation to front brake lever (pivot dry?)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Slightly "Creaky" operation to front brake lever (pivot dry?)

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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S652 VKJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S652 VKJ, 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 S652 VKJ registered?

S652 VKJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 8 August 1998.

Is S652 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S652 VKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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