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K4 YGG

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,502 mi
Last recorded30,502 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 YGG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 30,502 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 29,825 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 28,644 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 28,141 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 26,387 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 26,387 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 25,738 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Slight Fluctuation on roller brake test. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 25,602 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,576 miles

Offside Rear O/S Rear Tail Light not working. N/S is working.

Pass 1 Oct 2016 24,990 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 23,923 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 23,277 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,535 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,649 miles

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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K4 YGG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K4 YGG, 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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K4 YGG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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