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S49 ATC

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,684 mi
Last recorded33,684 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 ATC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 33,684 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 28,397 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 25,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 25,205 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Sep 2023 25,205 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 23,576 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 23,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 22,300 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 20,903 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,683 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,693 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,202 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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S49 ATC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S49 ATC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S49 ATC registered?

S49 ATC is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S49 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 ATC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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