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S748 BFA

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,236 mi
Last recorded28,236 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 BFA
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,236 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,408 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 21,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,033 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 20,033 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 31 May 2006 13,185 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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S748 BFA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S748 BFA, 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 S748 BFA registered?

S748 BFA is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S748 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S748 BFA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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