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S85 JGN

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,709 mi
Last recorded38,709 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS85 JGN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,888 miles

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

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,003 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 34,259 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,330 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 30,827 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 27,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 24,911 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,988 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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S85 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S85 JGN, 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 S85 JGN registered?

S85 JGN is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S85 JGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S85 JGN shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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