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R684 DWY

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,001 mi
Last recorded44,001 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 DWY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 44,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 43,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 43,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,373 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak on rockercover

Fail 29 Mar 2022 43,373 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak on rockercover

Pass 23 Mar 2021 43,369 miles

bolt missing from nearside water pipe bracket

Fail 23 Mar 2021 43,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bolt missing from nearside water pipe bracket

Pass 4 Mar 2020 43,360 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 42,534 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 42,534 miles

Nearside Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 39,966 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,047 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 36,047 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 32,561 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,643 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 28,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 28,644 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

drive chain in need of lubrication

Fail 26 Jul 2013 26,524 miles

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

Front brake reservior pipe perishing

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 26,524 miles

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

Front brake reservior pipe perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,296 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 22,059 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,339 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,313 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 14,866 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,311 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 12,055 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 11,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 11,467 miles

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

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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R684 DWY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R684 DWY, 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 R684 DWY registered?

R684 DWY is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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