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R346 LBD

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

74,045 mi
Last recorded74,045 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 LBD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 74,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 73,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,935 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam warning light illuminating when on dipped beam and extinguished with main beam

Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,932 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front wheel bearings cannot be tested due to binding brakes

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

main beam warning light illuminating when on dipped beam and extinguished with main beam

Pass 11 Oct 2017 73,871 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Oct 2017 73,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,606 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15kgf (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,005 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 73,005 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,417 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,154 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,106 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 71,904 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 71,904 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 71,904 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,581 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 71,058 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 71,056 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,339 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 58,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 53,231 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 53,231 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 46,006 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 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LBD, 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 LBD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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