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KCZ 4189

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,070 mi
Last recorded53,070 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 4189
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 53,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened stantions and dust seals (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 53,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened stantions and dust seals (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 49,603 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 49,603 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 47,554 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 44,589 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 44,577 miles

Rear Suspension component has excessive wear or free play shock linkage bracket as marked (5.3.3 (d))

Rear Suspension component insecure and control of the motorcycle impaired shock linkage bracket as marked (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 40,592 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 40,592 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 39,026 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 23 May 2016 37,981 miles

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 37,794 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

cables and wires are routed incorrectly in and around steering area which may cause an obstruction .

clutch lever hits clocks

Fail 18 May 2015 37,784 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Cables and wires are routed incorrectly in and around steering area which may cause an obstruction.

Clutch lever hits clocks on right hand lock stop

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 May 2015 37,784 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Cables and wires are routed incorrectly in and around steering area which may cause an obstruction.

Clutch lever hits clocks on right hand lock stop

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 34,942 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 34,942 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 34,911 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

heavily corroded brake pads

throttle sticking on bar end

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,943 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,584 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,199 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 26,199 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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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KCZ 4189 is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KCZ 4189, 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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KCZ 4189 is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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