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R355 LKO

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

30,751 mi
Last recorded30,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 LKO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 30,751 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 30,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 30,554 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,057 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 30,007 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,957 miles

Small cracks in front tyre valve

Pass 19 Jul 2014 29,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 29,097 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 28,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 28,357 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,560 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,560 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 25,186 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,186 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,229 miles

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

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

slight play in rear shocker lower linkage bushes.

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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R355 LKO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R355 LKO, 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 R355 LKO registered?

R355 LKO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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