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S927 SET

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,913 mi
Last recorded34,913 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS927 SET
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 34,913 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 34,913 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2019 33,754 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2019 33,754 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 32,896 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 31,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,259 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 25,820 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,108 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,241 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 18,241 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 18,005 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 18,005 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,845 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 17,845 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

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

rear drive chain very slack

Pass 15 May 2007 16,256 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2007 16,256 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 14,543 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 14,543 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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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S927 SET is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S927 SET, 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 S927 SET registered?

S927 SET is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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