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S615 UCL

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,889 mi
Last recorded23,889 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS615 UCL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 23,889 miles

Front front brakes worn but servicable

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 22,984 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 22,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,980 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 21,554 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,554 miles

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 31 Jul 2014 20,473 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 20,437 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 19,028 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 17,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 16,128 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 16,128 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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S615 UCL 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 83.3%.

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 S615 UCL, 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 S615 UCL registered?

S615 UCL is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S615 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S615 UCL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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