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R434 MTO

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,925 mi
Last recorded42,925 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 MTO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 42,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 42,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 42,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 41,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 39,900 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 39,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 38,593 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 38,389 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 38,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 38,273 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 37,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,022 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 34,718 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,273 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 31,621 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,504 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2007 30,504 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2006 28,709 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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R434 MTO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R434 MTO, 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 R434 MTO registered?

R434 MTO is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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