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R45 GCA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,005 mi
Last recorded6,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 GCA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 6,005 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 4,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 4,160 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 1,527 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 1,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 1,068 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,221 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 32,211 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Aug 2006 28,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2006 25,217 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R45 GCA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R45 GCA, 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 R45 GCA registered?

R45 GCA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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