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R501 POD

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,410 mi
Last recorded19,410 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 POD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,410 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 18,931 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 18,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 17,579 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 17,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2011 17,203 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 14,083 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2006 14,083 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 13,134 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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R501 POD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R501 POD, 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 R501 POD registered?

R501 POD is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R501 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 POD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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