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S990 SKE

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,297 mi
Last recorded41,297 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 SKE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,297 miles

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 41,295 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 39,974 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,638 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,881 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,077 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,978 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,922 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,057 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

anodised brake pipe fittings not recommended for road use

Fail 17 Jul 2007 23,057 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

anodised brake pipe fittings not recommended for road use

Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,668 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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S990 SKE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S990 SKE, 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 S990 SKE registered?

S990 SKE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S990 SKE safe to buy?

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