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R485 TSL

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,191 mi
Last recorded14,191 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 TSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 14,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 14,191 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 12,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Direction indicator insecure right hand (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 12,216 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

lefthand mirror loose

righthand front indicator loose

Pass 7 Oct 2016 11,702 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 11,526 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 10,793 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 10,678 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 41,110 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 41,110 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Long cut in front tyre but not excessively deep.

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R485 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R485 TSL, 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 R485 TSL registered?

R485 TSL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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