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S588 FTA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,431 mi
Last recorded37,431 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 FTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 37,431 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,001 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 36,270 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 34,519 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 34,374 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released Rear brake switch faulty (1.3.1e)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 34,194 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Below legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 32,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 32,299 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 30,107 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 28,252 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,539 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 25,696 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,696 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,071 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 23,701 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 23,090 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

One nearside front caliper bolt head,damaged.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,090 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

One nearside front caliper bolt head,damaged.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,384 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,789 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 16,663 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,775 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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S588 FTA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 S588 FTA, 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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S588 FTA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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