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D796 JHW

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

42,548 mi
Last recorded42,548 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD796 JHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,548 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 42,548 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 42,548 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,607 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,607 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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D796 JHW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,078 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 D796 JHW, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D796 JHW registered?

D796 JHW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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