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R601 DCL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,369 mi
Last recorded30,369 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 30,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 30,063 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 3,645 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 27,748 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,527 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 26,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,019 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 25,488 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 25,488 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 24,498 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,127 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 23,670 miles

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 18 Jan 2008 21,941 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 21,941 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 20,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,578 miles

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

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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R601 DCL 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 87.5%.

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 R601 DCL, 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 R601 DCL registered?

R601 DCL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R601 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 DCL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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