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R387 FVX

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,516 mi
Last recorded40,516 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 FVX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 40,516 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2026 40,516 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 40,226 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 40,226 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,498 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 39,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 39,142 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 37,901 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 37,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 36,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,778 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 35,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,436 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,146 miles

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

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

front brake pads rusty

rear brake pads rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,722 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,722 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 33,971 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,793 miles

bolt loose side stand

Pass 13 May 2009 33,164 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,316 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 28,311 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 22,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,826 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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R387 FVX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R387 FVX, 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 R387 FVX registered?

R387 FVX is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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