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S859 AAR

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,826 mi
Last recorded34,826 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS859 AAR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,826 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 34,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 34,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,649 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,201 miles

front position lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2007 21,038 miles

front tyre worn uneven(borderline pass)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,336 miles

rear brake lever has very little reserve travel.(borderline pass)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 17,009 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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S859 AAR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S859 AAR, 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 S859 AAR registered?

S859 AAR is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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