MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
front brake slight bind
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S478 RMB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S478 RMB, 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 S478 RMB registered?
S478 RMB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 September 1998.
Is S478 RMB safe to buy?
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