MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,416 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)
Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlight incorrectly wired ???
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlight incorrectly wired ???
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
indicator tell tale missing but indicators can be seen from riders position
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R246 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R246 EFC, 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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R246 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 April 1998.
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