The road tax status for R497 CEX is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R497 CEX?

The MOT for R497 CEX is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R497 CEX?

The recorded mileage for R497 CEX is 24,594 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R497 CEX ULEZ compliant?

No, R497 CEX does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1998 Yamaha 0.3L Petrol · R497 CEX

R497 CEX

1998 Yamaha (0.3L, petrol). First registered 14/01/1998. Recorded mileage 24,594 miles. MOT valid until 25/05/2027.

Make & Model: YAMAHA
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 24,594 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 0.3L
Reliability Guide: Available on IAGC

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Mileage: 24,594 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 250cc

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R497 CEX Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R497 CEX Mileage History

06/07/20063,629 km
15/06/20077,434 km+3,805 km
08/07/200811,103 km+3,669 km
13/07/200915,112 km+4,009 km
15/01/201116,209 km+1,097 km
03/01/201317,111 km+902 km
17/12/201317,683 km+572 km
05/01/201518,126 km+443 km
05/01/201618,493 km+367 km
08/11/201818,746 mi
23/04/202221,752 mi+3,006 mi
18/04/202424,594 mi+2,842 mi

Average of roughly 1,179 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

R497 CEX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 13:04

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Yamaha Unknown (R497 CEX) between July 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 16 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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