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R425 BNF

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,120 mi
Last recorded40,120 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 BNF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 40,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 40,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,697 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,402 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 37,402 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,711 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,809 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 19,512 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 19,505 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,008 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,824 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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R425 BNF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R425 BNF, 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 R425 BNF registered?

R425 BNF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R425 BNF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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