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S959 GAE

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,212 mi
Last recorded28,212 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 GAE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 27,620 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,859 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 17,669 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 17,196 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 17,196 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S959 GAE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S959 GAE, 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 S959 GAE registered?

S959 GAE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S959 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S959 GAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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