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R436 PFJ

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,013 mi
Last recorded38,013 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 PFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 38,013 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 37,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Chain guard missing ()

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 37,776 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 29,059 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,076 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 24,076 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,645 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 23,645 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,635 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 23,635 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,633 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 Sep 2007 17,633 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,496 miles

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

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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R436 PFJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R436 PFJ, 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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R436 PFJ is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 7 February 1998.

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