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N136 JKX

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,422 mi
Last recorded46,422 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 JKX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 46,422 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 45,538 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,411 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 44,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 42,869 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 42,869 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,026 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,736 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit on limit! (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,438 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,875 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 38,875 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,981 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 36,761 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,767 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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N136 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N136 JKX, 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 N136 JKX registered?

N136 JKX is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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