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S492 SDB

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,521 mi
Last recorded27,521 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 SDB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 27,521 miles

Only 1 Brake Light Working

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 27,512 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 27,439 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 27,080 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,080 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 25,562 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,016 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,154 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,522 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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S492 SDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S492 SDB, 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 S492 SDB registered?

S492 SDB is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S492 SDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 SDB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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