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R607 YRV

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

42,376 mi
Last recorded42,376 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR607 YRV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 42,376 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,353 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 42,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 42,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 42,179 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 41,914 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 41,548 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 41,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 40,996 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 39,769 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,269 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 38,440 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 36,917 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 35,832 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 35,832 miles

Centre Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 34,647 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,403 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 32,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,204 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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R607 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R607 YRV, 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 R607 YRV registered?

R607 YRV is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R607 YRV safe to buy?

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