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R418 NEG

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,714 mi
Last recorded58,714 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 NEG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 58,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 58,090 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,961 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,456 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play will require replacing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 52,345 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,118 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 47,118 miles

Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,202 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 36,202 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 35,876 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,876 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 35,876 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,065 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 35,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 33,630 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,552 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 27,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 18,659 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 14,884 miles

front mudguard cracked

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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R418 NEG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R418 NEG, 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 R418 NEG registered?

R418 NEG is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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