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R133 VLP

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,764 mi
Last recorded30,764 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 VLP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 30,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 30,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 29,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 29,179 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 27,813 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,570 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 26,570 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,708 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,993 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 23,709 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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R133 VLP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black 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 R133 VLP, 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 R133 VLP registered?

R133 VLP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R133 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 VLP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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