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R15 UTT

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,168 mi
Last recorded37,168 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 UTT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 37,168 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 37,159 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 37,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 37,099 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 37,099 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,983 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 36,672 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 36,672 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 35,731 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,163 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 32,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,777 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 31,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,895 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 30,500 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

slight binding on rear brake

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,960 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,371 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,738 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,013 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 24,013 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(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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R15 UTT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R15 UTT, 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 R15 UTT registered?

R15 UTT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R15 UTT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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