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R107 DBW

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

36,104 mi
Last recorded36,104 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 DBW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,104 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 36,083 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 36,063 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 35,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 35,664 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 33,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 31,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,215 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 26,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 24,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 22,936 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 20,175 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 19,547 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,749 miles

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

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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R107 DBW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R107 DBW, 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 R107 DBW registered?

R107 DBW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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