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M8 VSY

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,543 mi
Last recorded53,543 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 VSY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 53,230 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,283 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,601 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 49,102 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 49,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,044 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 41,700 miles

slight front brake bind

Fail 15 Jun 2018 41,664 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

slight front brake bind

Pass 10 Jun 2017 38,024 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,261 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 32,752 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 31,181 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 27,944 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,718 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 23,718 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 18,028 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 17,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,413 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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M8 VSY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M8 VSY, 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 M8 VSY registered?

M8 VSY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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