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R449 EDB

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 EDB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 56,049 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 51,708 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 48,157 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 44,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,291 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,252 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 35,959 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 35,304 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 35,304 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 32,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 31,280 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 25,964 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 24,493 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 24,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,665 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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R449 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R449 EDB, 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 R449 EDB registered?

R449 EDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R449 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 EDB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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