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R120 LGP

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,686 mi
Last recorded50,686 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 LGP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,686 miles

Central Front Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 50,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 50,121 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,947 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 49,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 49,344 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 49,339 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,343 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,329 miles

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 48,182 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,204 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 45,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,165 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,461 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,326 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 34,476 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 33,895 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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R120 LGP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R120 LGP, 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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R120 LGP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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