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S771 XON

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,736 mi
Last recorded26,736 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS771 XON
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 26,736 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,498 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 25,194 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,390 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 24,390 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 24,294 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2015 24,255 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 24,255 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 May 2011 23,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,913 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 21,913 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,124 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 13,010 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,040 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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S771 XON is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S771 XON, 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 S771 XON registered?

S771 XON is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S771 XON safe to buy?

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