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R533 SAS

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,652 mi
Last recorded37,652 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 SAS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 37,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,955 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 33,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,152 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Fail 29 May 2017 25,136 miles

Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,775 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,546 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 17,799 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 23 May 2013 17,799 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 19 May 2012 17,728 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 May 2011 17,579 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 16,952 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 16,592 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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R533 SAS is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R533 SAS, 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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R533 SAS is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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