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S698 MCW

1999 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha Yzf20,680 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 MCW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,056 miles

beautiful bike ;

Pass 17 Jul 2024 52,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 51,364 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swingarm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 51,364 miles

Horn not working Not working with lights and indicators. (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in rear linkage bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swingarm bearings. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,996 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,262 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 49,821 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,525 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2015 48,495 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 46,575 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 45,179 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 43,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,121 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,195 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,755 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,326 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jul 2005 25,344 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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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S698 MCW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 20,680 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S698 MCW, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S698 MCW is a 1999 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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