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R218 RWR

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,590 mi
Last recorded37,590 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 RWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 37,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 37,590 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 37,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2015 35,867 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 35,867 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 32,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,812 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 27,182 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 25,644 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 25,631 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 1 May 2009 22,312 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 May 2008 21,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,488 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,984 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 18,984 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R218 RWR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R218 RWR, 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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R218 RWR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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