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R653 EFC

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,641 mi
Last recorded29,641 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 EFC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 May 2026 29,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 28,474 miles

Central Rear Inner swing arm pivots/bearings have slight play.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 28,266 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,972 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,215 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 26,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,881 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 23,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 23,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,607 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,283 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 18,969 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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R653 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R653 EFC, 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 R653 EFC registered?

R653 EFC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R653 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 EFC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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