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R663 FBA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

1,490 mi
Last recorded1,490 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 FBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 1,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 1,490 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2024
Pass 7 Jun 2021 25,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 24,714 miles

Exhaust noisy BAFFLE FITTED (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 24,614 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 23,156 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 20,951 miles

security of n/s/f indicator

Pass 27 Sep 2011 17,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,345 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 17,345 miles

Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Fail 7 May 2010 16,449 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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)

Pass 7 May 2010 16,449 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 15,554 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,898 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,406 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 12,912 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,853 miles

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

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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R663 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red 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 R663 FBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R663 FBA registered?

R663 FBA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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