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R603 LRY

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,120 mi
Last recorded43,120 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 LRY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 43,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 42,183 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 41,740 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 41,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 40,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 39,737 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 39,737 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 38,059 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 38,059 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 36,533 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 36,533 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 33,262 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 33,262 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,897 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 31,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 30,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 21,619 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 21,619 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 18,475 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 15,086 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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R603 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R603 LRY, 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 R603 LRY registered?

R603 LRY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R603 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 LRY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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