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R408 KAW

2016 Yamaha GTS1000

Blue Petrol 1003cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,867 mi
Last recorded63,867 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,003cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 63,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 62,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,357 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 60,319 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,345 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,939 miles

fuel tank missing (petrol tank)

Pass 21 May 2018 49,969 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 49,238 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha GTS1000?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
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R408 KAW is a 2016 Yamaha GTS1000 in Blue with a 1,003cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Yamaha GTS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R408 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha GTS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 10 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R408 KAW registered?

R408 KAW is a 2016 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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The MOT history for R408 KAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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