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R321 AWG

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,855 mi
Last recorded1,855 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 AWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 1,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 1,465 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 1,247 miles

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 861 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 10 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 46,475 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,687 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,404 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 42,404 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 40,218 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 38,878 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,854 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 20 Aug 2012 37,432 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,134 miles

front brakes binding slightly

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slight play in bottom shock bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,375 miles

slight play at front wheel

Fail 18 May 2010 35,358 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

slight play at front wheel

Pass 18 Apr 2009 33,804 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 33,804 miles

Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,469 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,103 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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R321 AWG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R321 AWG, 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 R321 AWG registered?

R321 AWG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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