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R427 NFL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,177 mi
Last recorded32,177 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 NFL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 32,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 31,993 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,991 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 31,289 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 29,175 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,926 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,850 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,827 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,827 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

one rear position light not working and fairing front to off side is accident damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,266 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,436 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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R427 NFL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R427 NFL, 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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R427 NFL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 8 March 1998.

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