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R654 DRE

1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,710 mi
Last recorded74,710 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R25,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 DRE
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 74,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 74,333 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 73,219 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 72,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,912 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,122 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 69,787 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,608 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,608 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 67,213 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 65,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 62,923 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 59,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 55,719 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 52,347 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,815 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 46,827 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,988 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,702 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,895 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,895 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,434 miles

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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R654 DRE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 25,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R654 DRE, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R654 DRE registered?

R654 DRE is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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