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S381 LUG

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

35,035 mi
Last recorded35,035 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 35,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 35,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 34,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,388 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,055 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 32,534 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 32,534 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 29,989 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 27,412 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,080 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 21 Jun 2010 27,059 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 20 May 2009 27,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 May 2008 26,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,361 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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S381 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S381 LUG, 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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S381 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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