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N181 VPM

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,882 mi
Last recorded18,882 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 VPM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 18,882 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 18,331 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front tyre worn unevenly

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

Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 13 Aug 2011 18,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 17,589 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,227 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

standard size number plate stuck over smaller number plate

Fail 14 Jun 2008 17,194 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2006 16,887 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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N181 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N181 VPM, 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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N181 VPM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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