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R548 GDL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,941 mi
Last recorded40,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 GDL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 40,941 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 40,442 miles

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

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

Rear Slight lack of damping to rear damper

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,911 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 38,911 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working From front control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 35,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 34,024 miles

Handlebar slightly misalined

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 34,024 miles

Handlebar slightly misalined

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 34,007 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 31,469 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2007 29,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 29,627 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 27,757 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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R548 GDL 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 80%.

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 R548 GDL, 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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R548 GDL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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