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R493 LDF

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

29,139 mi
Last recorded29,139 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 LDF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 29,139 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 29,096 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 29,092 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,054 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 29,054 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,835 miles

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

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,041 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,813 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 17,152 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 15,385 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 15,368 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jul 2007 14,146 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,716 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 13,716 miles

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.

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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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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R493 LDF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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