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M60 UCH

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 UCH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 48,469 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,930 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,993 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 45,579 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 43,432 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 40,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,233 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 35,596 miles

Front tyre valve perishing

Rear tyre valve perishing

front mudguard damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2017 33,211 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front mudguard damaged

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 33,211 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front front mudguard damaged

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,862 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 27,862 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 25,253 miles

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

rear brake slight grabbing

rear tyre worn low and worn uneven

Fail 15 Jul 2014 25,236 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

rear brake slight grabbing

rear tyre worn low and worn uneven

Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 21,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 18,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 15,862 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear tyre worn uneven advise replacement

rear tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2009 9,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 9,359 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 9,359 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

drive chain very dry

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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M60 UCH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M60 UCH, 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 M60 UCH registered?

M60 UCH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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