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S909 WOF

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,630 mi
Last recorded31,630 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 WOF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 31,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 29,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 29,501 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,685 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 26,775 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 26,768 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 25,171 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,604 miles

Front /rear brakes binding slightly....

Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,894 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,894 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

rear brake binding slightly...

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,885 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 19,434 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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S909 WOF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S909 WOF, 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 S909 WOF registered?

S909 WOF is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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