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R249 BNM

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,304 mi
Last recorded19,304 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 BNM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 19,304 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 16,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,377 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 16,365 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,953 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 May 2012 15,392 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 15,387 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 14,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 13,023 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 12,335 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

one of two tail lights bulbs not working

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,335 miles

Nearside Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

one of two tail lights bulbs not working

Pass 5 Jun 2006 10,530 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 10,530 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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R249 BNM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R249 BNM, 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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R249 BNM is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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