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J8 GJK

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,875 mi
Last recorded39,875 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GJK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 39,875 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 38,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 38,695 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 36,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 36,279 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 33,607 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 31,036 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,536 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,437 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 27,437 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 27,206 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,786 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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J8 GJK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J8 GJK, 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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What year was J8 GJK registered?

J8 GJK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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