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R353 OTF

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,501 mi
Last recorded51,501 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 OTF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 48,731 miles

cracks in front fairings

Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,216 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,360 miles

front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 37,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 32,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,843 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 28,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,185 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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R353 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R353 OTF, 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 R353 OTF registered?

R353 OTF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R353 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 OTF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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