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N179 GOT

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,442 mi
Last recorded28,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 GOT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 28,442 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 28,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 28,019 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 26,965 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 26,880 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 18 May 2013 26,880 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 25,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,437 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 22,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 22,075 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 21,397 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 20,623 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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N179 GOT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N179 GOT, 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 N179 GOT registered?

N179 GOT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N179 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N179 GOT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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