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R643 SSL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,309 mi
Last recorded27,309 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 SSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 27,309 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 27,272 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 27,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 27,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,048 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,775 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019
Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,668 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 25,082 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 24,191 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,580 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,192 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,339 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 21,685 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 20,073 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,504 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R643 SSL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R643 SSL, 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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R643 SSL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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