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R554 RDP

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,011 mi
Last recorded57,011 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 RDP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 57,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 57,011 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 57,002 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 56,363 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 56,363 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 May 2012 53,146 miles

Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 44,699 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 37,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 14,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,579 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,797 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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R554 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R554 RDP, 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 R554 RDP registered?

R554 RDP is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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