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R160 HVW

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,044 mi
Last recorded30,044 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 30,044 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,860 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

throttle not returning cleanly on right hand lock

Fail 3 Feb 2011 28,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

front and rear wheels have 'light up' dust caps fitted to the valves

Pass 3 Feb 2011 28,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

front and rear wheels have 'light up' dust caps fitted to the valves

Pass 30 Jun 2009 28,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,001 miles

Rear 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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R160 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R160 HVW, 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 R160 HVW registered?

R160 HVW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R160 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 HVW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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