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R257 TFR

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,390 mi
Last recorded13,390 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 TFR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 13,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 12,724 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 15,519 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 8,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 7,100 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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R257 TFR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R257 TFR, 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 R257 TFR registered?

R257 TFR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R257 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 TFR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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