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R330 YMS

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,772 mi
Last recorded41,772 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 YMS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,318 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,152 miles

Front Tyre valve perished

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,152 miles

Front Tyre valve perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,250 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,904 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,904 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,374 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 May 2005 34,502 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 34,502 miles

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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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R330 YMS is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R330 YMS, 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 R330 YMS registered?

R330 YMS is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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