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S389 TNB

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,252 mi
Last recorded4,252 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS389 TNB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 4,252 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 4 May 2018 4,252 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 4,188 miles

drivechain rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2016 4,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

drivechain rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2014 3,914 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 3,503 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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S389 TNB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S389 TNB, 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 S389 TNB registered?

S389 TNB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S389 TNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S389 TNB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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