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S672 WTU

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,906 mi
Last recorded32,906 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 WTU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 32,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,226 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,735 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 28,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 27,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,119 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,569 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 21,529 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 15,139 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 12,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 12,119 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,782 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 10,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

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

front brake lever is very soft

rear wheel is fully adjusted.chain will not tighten any more.

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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S672 WTU is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S672 WTU, 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 S672 WTU registered?

S672 WTU is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S672 WTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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