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T540 EGT

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

15,006 mi
Last recorded15,006 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 EGT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 15,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 14,918 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 14,918 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 14,891 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock Front brake lever fouls on clocks (2.1.4 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear tyre had 10 psi in(have inflated)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 14,701 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 14,687 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,293 miles

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

Numberplate cracked.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 8,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 8,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Aug 2012 6,276 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 6,245 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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T540 EGT is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T540 EGT, 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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What year was T540 EGT registered?

T540 EGT is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 13 March 1999.

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