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R660 JGE

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,754 mi
Last recorded46,754 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 JGE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 46,754 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 46,457 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,177 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 43,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 41,121 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 41,044 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,687 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 35,687 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,050 miles

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,127 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 21,288 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 28 May 2010 20,655 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

repair plug in rear tyre.

Fail 15 Apr 2009 19,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

repair plug in rear tyre.

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,269 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 18,296 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 17,070 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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R660 JGE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R660 JGE, 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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R660 JGE is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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