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N131 LGO

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,875 mi
Last recorded28,875 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 LGO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 28,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 28,614 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 28,614 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 28,062 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,663 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,853 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,056 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 26,056 miles

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

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,852 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 23,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 21,751 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 21,749 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,394 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,966 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 19,960 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 19,829 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2006 19,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 19,486 miles

Rear 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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N131 LGO is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 N131 LGO, 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 N131 LGO registered?

N131 LGO is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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