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R466 FAV

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,056 mi
Last recorded12,056 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 FAV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2014 12,056 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 12,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 11,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 11,229 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 11,217 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R466 FAV is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R466 FAV, 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 R466 FAV registered?

R466 FAV is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R466 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 FAV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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