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N21 ATB

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,420 mi
Last recorded28,420 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN21 ATB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 28,420 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak but not excessive

Pass 17 May 2023 28,229 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 27,426 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 27,402 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 27,180 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 27,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,039 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 26,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 23,983 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,557 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front brakes slight bind /stiff

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,338 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 23,319 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

front brake slight bind

Pass 22 May 2014 22,801 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2013 22,102 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 21,593 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2012 21,593 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,340 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Nail in front tyre

Pass 3 May 2010 20,001 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 19,273 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 19,265 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 18,014 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,786 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 14,005 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 14,005 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N21 ATB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,078 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 N21 ATB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N21 ATB registered?

N21 ATB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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