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L600 TEL

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,881 mi
Last recorded31,881 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 TEL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 31,881 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,098 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 30,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 29,301 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 27,666 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,259 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,649 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 23,984 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,154 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 23,154 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 21,454 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 16,173 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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L600 TEL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 L600 TEL, 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 L600 TEL registered?

L600 TEL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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