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R33 GDH

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

18,833 mi
Last recorded18,833 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 GDH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2025 18,833 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 17,692 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 17,692 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 16,943 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 16,925 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 16,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 15,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,389 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 15,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,965 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 14,767 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,757 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 14,192 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,028 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 13,423 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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R33 GDH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R33 GDH, 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 R33 GDH registered?

R33 GDH is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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