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S523 CMR

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,990 mi
Last recorded21,990 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 CMR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 21,990 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 21,887 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 21,660 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 21,455 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 21,161 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 20,600 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,234 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 19 Apr 2012 20,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,140 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 19,767 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,667 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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S523 CMR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S523 CMR, 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 S523 CMR registered?

S523 CMR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S523 CMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 CMR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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