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S609 TCL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,341 mi
Last recorded49,341 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS609 TCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,341 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 49,341 miles

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2016 23,600 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,581 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,477 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 22,477 miles

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

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011
Fail 2 Jun 2011 18,978 miles

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

rides footrest snaped right side

Pass 11 Jun 2010 14,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 11,897 miles

rear drive chain has two odd links in it

Pass 13 Aug 2007 11,790 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,703 miles

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

both front and rear brakes drag slightly

headlight beam deflector fitted at time of test

rear brake efficiency lower than expected and need attention

slight misadjustment of rear wheel adjusters

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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S609 TCL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S609 TCL, 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 S609 TCL registered?

S609 TCL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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