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N212 SAY

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,207 mi
Last recorded27,207 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 SAY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 27,207 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 26,347 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 25,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 24,351 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 23,256 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 20,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 18,321 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 14,092 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 14,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 14,066 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 13,787 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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N212 SAY is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N212 SAY, 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 N212 SAY registered?

N212 SAY is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N212 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N212 SAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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