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S937 SET

1998 Yamaha Yzf

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,383 mi
Last recorded15,383 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 SET
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 15,383 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 15,267 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 15,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 15,261 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned indicators less then 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect number pate to small (0.1 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 15,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,255 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 15,158 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 15,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,011 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,927 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 14,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 14,695 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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S937 SET is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S937 SET, 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 S937 SET registered?

S937 SET is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S937 SET safe to buy?

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