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N172 GNW

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,563 mi
Last recorded60,563 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 GNW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,565 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 47,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 46,338 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,338 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,681 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 38,499 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 38,499 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Outer Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,544 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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N172 GNW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N172 GNW, 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 N172 GNW registered?

N172 GNW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N172 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N172 GNW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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