MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front tyre wall slight cracks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
rear mudgaurd/hugger insecure
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
rear mudgaurd/hugger insecure
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S470 VBL 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 70.6%.
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 S470 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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What year was S470 VBL registered?
S470 VBL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 November 1998.
Is S470 VBL safe to buy?
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