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R522 KAW

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,041 mi
Last recorded61,041 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 61,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 60,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 59,612 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 58,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,177 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 57,177 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 54,332 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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R522 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R522 KAW, 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 R522 KAW registered?

R522 KAW is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R522 KAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 KAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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