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LKZ 3967

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,443 mi
Last recorded32,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKZ 3967
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,443 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,416 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2019 32,416 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2018 32,221 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 32,221 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 31,365 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 29,314 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,210 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 25,210 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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LKZ 3967 is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKZ 3967, 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 LKZ 3967 registered?

LKZ 3967 is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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