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S494 NSA

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

14,015 mi
Last recorded14,015 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS494 NSA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 14,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 13,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 12,908 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 12,309 miles

rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 26 May 2017 11,983 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 11,703 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,661 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 10,661 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 May 2009 9,815 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 9,223 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 9,223 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2005 8,729 miles

no lights fitted at time of test

only to be used during daylight hours and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility

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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S494 NSA is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,410 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 S494 NSA, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S494 NSA registered?

S494 NSA is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S494 NSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S494 NSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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