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T448 JBA

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,382 mi
Last recorded40,382 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 JBA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 40,382 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,536 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,671 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 37,619 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,133 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 34,510 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 34,510 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 34,124 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 32,219 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffles (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 32,219 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy with baffles (7.1.2)

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

fuel tank insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2014 30,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,685 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 30,685 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,753 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 19,785 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,148 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,773 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,713 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 7,807 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Aug 2006 6,600 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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T448 JBA is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,410 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 T448 JBA, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T448 JBA is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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