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R578 JWY

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,086 mi
Last recorded26,086 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 JWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 26,086 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 26,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 25,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Caliper sticking

Offside Front Lower Caliper sticking

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam Both out on dip beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,277 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 5 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 5 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,848 miles

advice front brake sightly binding but not exssive

intermittent fault on front side light but working when tested

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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R578 JWY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R578 JWY, 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 R578 JWY registered?

R578 JWY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R578 JWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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