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R415 YUY

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,309 mi
Last recorded23,309 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 YUY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 May 2025 23,309 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 21,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 19,770 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 19,341 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 18,508 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 18,457 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,285 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,906 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 16,591 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 15,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 15,651 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 14,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,315 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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R415 YUY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R415 YUY, 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 R415 YUY registered?

R415 YUY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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