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R602 RWN

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,307 mi
Last recorded23,307 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 RWN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,307 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 23,178 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 23,151 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear rear brake pads are damaged possibly causing brake to bind

Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,776 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 22,776 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls brake light not illuminating from front brake (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high headlight aim adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation excessive travel to operate switch (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 22,293 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 22,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (Exccessive Brake Pedal Travel) (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (With Front Brake Applied) (Brake Switch) (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 22,017 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,898 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 21,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,761 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,565 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,308 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,796 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 19,796 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 19,462 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,042 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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R602 RWN is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R602 RWN, 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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R602 RWN is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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