MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. the number 4 exhaust clamp has broken,the exhaust is still secure. (7.1.1.c)
Offside Rear the rear brake calliper pistons and pads are very rusty but still solid and effective.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
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R158 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R158 YLC, 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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R158 YLC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 5 May 1998.
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