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J8 SRA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,054 mi
Last recorded13,054 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 SRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 13,054 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,617 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 53,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 51,359 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,816 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,334 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,388 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,388 miles

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?

Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
733
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 382
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 342
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 263
reflector on motorcycle missing 251
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 184
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J8 SRA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 25,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J8 SRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J8 SRA registered?

J8 SRA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is J8 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 SRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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