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R346 KWT

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,482 mi
Last recorded46,482 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 KWT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 46,482 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 46,482 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter and numeral size incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 42,705 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,015 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,055 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank damaged nearside

offside rear pannel beaneath seat damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2013 39,491 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

fuel tank damaged nearside

offside rear pannel beaneath seat damaged

Pass 28 May 2012 39,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 39,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 38,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2011 38,790 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2009 36,738 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,132 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 36,132 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 36,128 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 33,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,928 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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R346 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R346 KWT, 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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R346 KWT is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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