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N111 TEL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,359 mi
Last recorded32,359 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 TEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 32,359 miles

Offside Rear Upper upper fairing bolt broken

Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,631 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 32,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 31,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 29,047 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

repair to radiator

Pass 27 May 2014 28,369 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 47,214 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2012 44,687 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,615 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 44,615 miles

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard lightly rubbing (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,330 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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N111 TEL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 N111 TEL, 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 N111 TEL registered?

N111 TEL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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