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R284 PGO

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,056 mi
Last recorded30,056 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 PGO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,056 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Standard number plate fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 26,294 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 21,873 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 21,873 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 21,869 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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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R284 PGO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R284 PGO, 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 R284 PGO registered?

R284 PGO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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