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N151 EKW

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,942 mi
Last recorded45,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 EKW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 45,942 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2020 45,272 miles

exhaust slightly diteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2018 44,817 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,964 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 40,181 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 37,096 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 37,096 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 34,981 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,652 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,652 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 29,228 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 28,806 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,120 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 26,119 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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N151 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N151 EKW, 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 N151 EKW registered?

N151 EKW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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