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S459 VBL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,218 mi
Last recorded61,218 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 VBL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 61,218 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 61,218 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,733 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 60,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 59,667 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 58,609 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 57,733 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 57,733 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 56,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 55,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 55,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,482 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 52,482 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,541 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 50,541 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 41,565 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 41,565 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,163 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 32,163 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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S459 VBL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S459 VBL, 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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S459 VBL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 22 November 1998.

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