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R155 JPN

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,592 mi
Last recorded28,592 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 JPN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 28,592 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 28,350 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 27,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,748 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,484 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,152 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,401 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 26,401 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,755 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,083 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 23,083 miles

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

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

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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R155 JPN 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 72.7%.

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 R155 JPN, 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 R155 JPN registered?

R155 JPN is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R155 JPN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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