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R204 XKU

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,065 mi
Last recorded9,065 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 XKU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 9,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,073 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 7,528 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2005 7,527 miles

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

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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R204 XKU is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R204 XKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R204 XKU registered?

R204 XKU is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R204 XKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 XKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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