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T498 ROU

2002 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,242 mi
Last recorded46,242 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Yamaha YZF100018,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT498 ROU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2014 46,242 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,242 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 46,234 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,203 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 46,196 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 46,188 miles

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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T498 ROU is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 18,110 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 T498 ROU, 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 24 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T498 ROU is a 2002 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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