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H12 PWF

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,323 mi
Last recorded22,323 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 PWF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 22,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,087 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 21,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,557 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 21,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 20,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 19,978 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 19,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 19,821 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 19,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 18,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,658 miles

front brake sticking slightly

Fail 7 May 2009 18,635 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,612 miles

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

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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H12 PWF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H12 PWF, 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 H12 PWF registered?

H12 PWF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for H12 PWF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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