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S518 YOX

1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,702 mi
Last recorded43,702 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R25,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 YOX
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 43,702 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2007 43,689 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 20 May 2006 31,812 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 31,812 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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S518 YOX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S518 YOX, 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.

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What year was S518 YOX registered?

S518 YOX is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S518 YOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 YOX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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