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S470 VBL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,472 mi
Last recorded40,472 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS470 VBL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 40,472 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front tyre wall slight cracks

Pass 25 Aug 2018 40,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 40,181 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,422 miles

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)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 36,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 36,823 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,834 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,501 miles

rear mudgaurd/hugger insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,501 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

rear mudgaurd/hugger insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,166 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,684 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 34,857 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 32,805 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,106 miles

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)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,579 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 31,579 miles

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.

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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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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S470 VBL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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