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N255 JRE

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,745 mi
Last recorded39,745 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 JRE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 39,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 47,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 36,808 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 32,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,413 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 29,539 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,474 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,418 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,577 miles

REAR TYRE CONTAMINATED @ NEARSIDE [SUSPECT CHAIN LUBRICANT]

Pass 9 Sep 2006 24,877 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 24,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear 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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N255 JRE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N255 JRE, 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 N255 JRE registered?

N255 JRE is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N255 JRE safe to buy?

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