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R249 LEU

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,538 mi
Last recorded64,538 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 LEU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 64,538 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 63,781 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 62,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 62,934 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock mount bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 62,337 miles

Coolant leak ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,318 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front fork dust seals corroded.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 56,318 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,284 miles

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)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 46,262 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,690 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 43,909 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 43,021 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 43,021 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,389 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,242 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2008 37,242 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 29,660 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 24,056 miles

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 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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R249 LEU is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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