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N246 DSL

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,920 mi
Last recorded80,920 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 DSL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 80,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 78,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,058 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 77,058 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,413 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 72,515 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 72,291 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 71,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 69,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose chain worn (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,103 miles

Drive chain slightly loose chain worn (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,247 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 63,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 61,827 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,980 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 53,424 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,160 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 49,084 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 49,060 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,021 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 47,021 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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N246 DSL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N246 DSL, 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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N246 DSL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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