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L98 ARH

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,741 mi
Last recorded29,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 ARH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2021 29,741 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 29,611 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 29,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,250 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,779 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,181 miles

non standard exhaust silencer fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 18,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 16,248 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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L98 ARH is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 L98 ARH, 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 L98 ARH registered?

L98 ARH is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is L98 ARH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L98 ARH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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