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S501 BHR

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

43,225 mi
Last recorded43,225 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 BHR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 43,225 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 42,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 42,652 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension is difficult to compress

Fail 23 Jul 2022 42,646 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure fairing bracket (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake component insecure pad pin (1.1.21 (c))

Rear suspension is difficult to compress

Pass 24 Jan 2020 38,333 miles

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

Exhaust noisy None standard (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both indicators loose

Nearside Front Foot rest bent

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 38,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake component insecure Brake pad retaining pin R clips missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy None standard (8.1.1 (a))

Front Both indicators loose

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Foot rest bent

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned Larger gap on offside (2.4 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,313 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 36,313 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 35,636 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 35,044 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 35,039 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 34,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 32,342 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,298 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 32,298 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 32,144 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 32,144 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 31,876 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,649 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,158 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,925 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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S501 BHR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S501 BHR, 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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S501 BHR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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