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Y198 KAW

2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,448 mi
Last recorded15,448 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R19,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 KAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,448 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 15,410 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 15,383 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,348 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 15,260 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 15,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,701 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 12,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 11,834 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 10,312 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 8,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 1 miles

Centre Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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Y198 KAW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 19,127 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 Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y198 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y198 KAW registered?

Y198 KAW is a 2000 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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