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S421 LUG

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,138 mi
Last recorded60,138 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 LUG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 60,138 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2025 57,692 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 53,788 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 53,720 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

radiator bracket broken and held on with cable ties

Pass 8 Apr 2024 47,442 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 43,199 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 39,678 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

brake fluid reservoir insecure.

Pass 23 Jan 2021 34,861 miles

Nearside handle bar grip slight movement

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shocker link upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 34,738 miles

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 34,719 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 34,708 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front tyre flat

Nearside switch gear loose

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively mono shock link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front mud gaurd broken

Fail 18 Jun 2015 34,704 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

front hugger missing

offside rear light inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,339 miles

Offside rear position lamp out

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 26,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,439 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 25,048 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 24,812 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,404 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2005 19,788 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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S421 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S421 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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S421 LUG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 August 1998.

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