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R393 DNE

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,311 mi
Last recorded19,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 DNE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 19,311 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 19,311 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 19,069 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2014 18,565 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))

Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,144 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))

Fail 23 Sep 2010 18,132 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 16,951 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 16,270 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 15,573 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 13,902 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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R393 DNE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R393 DNE, 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 R393 DNE registered?

R393 DNE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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