MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
29,139 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Front position lamp missing side light (1.1.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear mudguard insecure
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
rear tryre has been plugged
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
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R493 LDF 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 73.3%.
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 R493 LDF, 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 R493 LDF registered?
R493 LDF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 January 1998.
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