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M515 SGW

1999 Yamaha GTS1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227 mi
Last recorded227 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM515 SGW
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 227 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 167 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 24 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,210 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 31,210 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,866 miles

1 of 2 rear lights not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,157 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,102 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,335 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha GTS1000?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
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M515 SGW is a 1999 Yamaha GTS1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Yamaha GTS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M515 SGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha GTS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M515 SGW registered?

M515 SGW is a 1999 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is M515 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M515 SGW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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