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S56 LGA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,750 mi
Last recorded13,750 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 LGA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 13,750 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 13,674 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 13,620 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,389 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2017 13,245 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 12,994 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 12,967 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

headlight operation

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

headlight dipping operation

Pass 16 Apr 2013 12,621 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,609 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 12,143 miles

Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 11,636 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 11,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 11,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 11,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,690 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,520 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,191 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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S56 LGA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S56 LGA, 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 S56 LGA registered?

S56 LGA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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