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R129 MNV

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,819 mi
Last recorded2,819 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 MNV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 2,819 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 2,818 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 May 2014 11,644 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 9,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 9,336 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 9,137 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 9,137 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 8,938 miles

Engine coolant leaked out on test could be got hot and came out of vent

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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R129 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R129 MNV, 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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R129 MNV is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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