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R579 WAK

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,101 mi
Last recorded31,101 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR579 WAK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 31,101 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 31,081 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2022 29,390 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 May 2021 28,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 27,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 27,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working Rear brake switch. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,078 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,878 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged slight perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 22,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,357 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 19,756 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 19,756 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 18,359 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 18,359 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2009 16,627 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,557 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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R579 WAK is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R579 WAK, 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 R579 WAK registered?

R579 WAK is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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