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N20 ACE

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,287 mi
Last recorded40,287 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 ACE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 40,287 miles

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Rear 50% of taillight bulbs not working

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 40,241 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside tail light bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 40,241 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside tail light bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 39,365 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 39,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 38,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,127 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,127 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,255 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,574 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 34,771 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 33,030 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 33,019 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 2 Aug 2012 32,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 30,101 miles

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 26,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,942 miles

chain needs tightening.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,494 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,985 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 21,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,813 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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N20 ACE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N20 ACE, 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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N20 ACE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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