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S708 SVU

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,493 mi
Last recorded17,493 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 SVU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 17,493 miles

nearside fairing mounting bolt broken but fairing secure.

Fail 8 May 2017 17,493 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

nearside fairing mounting bolt broken but fairing secure.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 17,158 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 17,149 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 17,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,555 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,596 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 12,148 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 10,106 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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S708 SVU 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 S708 SVU, 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 S708 SVU registered?

S708 SVU is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S708 SVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 SVU 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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