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S861 SNO

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,151 mi
Last recorded33,151 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 SNO
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 33,151 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 33,035 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b) DANGEROUS

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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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S861 SNO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S861 SNO, 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 S861 SNO registered?

S861 SNO is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S861 SNO safe to buy?

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