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G486 WCD

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,498 mi
Last recorded9,498 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG486 WCD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 9,498 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 7,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 5,686 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 2,186 miles

Nearside rear tail light not working

Fail 23 Jun 2012 2,186 miles

Nearside rear tail light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 2,172 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

N/S rear position light inop

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 446 miles

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

rear brake pipe fittings rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2009 99,711 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

rear outside brake pad on limit

Pass 3 Apr 2008 98,435 miles

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

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

rear tyre low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2006 96,385 miles

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

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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G486 WCD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G486 WCD, 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 G486 WCD registered?

G486 WCD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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