MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Engine oil leak.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock mount bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front fork dust seals corroded.
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front fork dust seals corroded.
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Advise front dust seals corroded.
Advise slight coolant leak.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Direction indicators slightly insecure.
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Advise front dust seals corroded.
Advise slight coolant leak.
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Direction indicators slightly insecure.
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R249 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LEU, 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 R249 LEU registered?
R249 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 2 June 1998.
Is R249 LEU safe to buy?
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