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R674 BYG

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,660 mi
Last recorded29,660 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 BYG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 29,660 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

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

advice to lubricate drive chain

Pass 14 Sep 2019 27,480 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,158 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 21,815 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 21,125 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,400 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,962 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,116 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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R674 BYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R674 BYG, 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 R674 BYG registered?

R674 BYG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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