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R351 BKO

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,421 mi
Last recorded39,421 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 BKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 39,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 39,290 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,718 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 36,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,329 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,451 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 32,451 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,250 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 25,585 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 23,067 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,067 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 22,372 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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R351 BKO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R351 BKO, 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 R351 BKO registered?

R351 BKO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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