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G2 SWW

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,455 mi
Last recorded41,455 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 SWW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 41,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 39,184 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 38,614 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working from front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 38,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 37,780 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 36,930 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 36,652 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,337 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,423 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,256 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,305 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 32,351 miles

Clutch dragging

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,351 miles

Clutch dragging

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

Pass 20 May 2011 31,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,893 miles

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

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

Throttle slightly sticky

Pass 5 Jun 2009 28,909 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,415 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 24,793 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 22 May 2006 24,793 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b)

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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G2 SWW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 26,768 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 G2 SWW, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G2 SWW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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