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R903 FNA

1998 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

45,468 mi
Last recorded45,468 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha YZF100025,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 FNA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,468 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 42,622 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 42,617 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 40,179 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,363 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,068 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 38,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 36,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 34,241 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 34,101 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,117 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,164 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 29,069 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,057 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,400 miles

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

tape on headlamp

Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 24,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,607 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,533 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,693 miles

one rear position lamp out

rear brake switch sometimes sticks

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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R903 FNA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R903 FNA, 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 R903 FNA registered?

R903 FNA is a 1998 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R903 FNA safe to buy?

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