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R461 BJA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,118 mi
Last recorded24,118 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 BJA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play rear linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 May 2014 23,767 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2013 23,503 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 23,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,318 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 20,144 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 19,048 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 19,037 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 17,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 16,286 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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R461 BJA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R461 BJA, 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 R461 BJA registered?

R461 BJA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R461 BJA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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