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R462 YOE

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,902 mi
Last recorded63,902 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 YOE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 63,902 miles

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

exhaust downpipes badly rusting and have been repaired

only 50% of rear side light working

Fail 10 Apr 2020 63,788 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

exhaust downpipes badly rusting and have been repaired

only 50% of rear side light working

Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,747 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 58,819 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding rear wheel bearings and disc not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

drive chain rusted on back egde

Pass 25 Mar 2017 58,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

clip missing off front master cylinder cap but cap is secure

Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,017 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 57,223 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,275 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 51,850 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 48,023 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,023 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,458 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 41,582 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 37,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,192 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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R462 YOE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R462 YOE, 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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R462 YOE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 21 February 1998.

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