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N248 YTO

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,859 mi
Last recorded48,859 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN248 YTO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 48,859 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,856 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front brake binding slightly.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,778 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,289 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,335 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,336 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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N248 YTO is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N248 YTO, 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 N248 YTO registered?

N248 YTO is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N248 YTO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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