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R594 ESG

1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,565 mi
Last recorded29,565 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R25,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 ESG
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 29,565 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 29,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,919 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 25,431 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 25,431 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation perished (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 23,094 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 23,094 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,394 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,749 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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R594 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 25,432 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 Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R594 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R594 ESG registered?

R594 ESG is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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