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S551 ATA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

21,174 mi
Last recorded21,174 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS551 ATA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 21,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 21,155 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 21,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,040 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 20,955 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 20,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,805 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 20,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 20,594 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 20,252 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,013 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 21 May 2010 18,788 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 17,447 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 17,447 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 13,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 13,192 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 11,551 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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S551 ATA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S551 ATA, 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 S551 ATA registered?

S551 ATA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S551 ATA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S551 ATA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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