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N269 YHP

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,137 mi
Last recorded34,137 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 YHP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,137 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,477 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,459 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,801 miles

headlamp flash not working

Pass 17 Sep 2015 30,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,407 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 29,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 28,783 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,055 miles

front brake little reserve travel and slightly spongey

Fail 5 Apr 2012 27,055 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake little reserve travel and slightly spongey

Pass 5 Apr 2011 26,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2011 26,506 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 6 May 2010 26,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 25,732 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 25,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 25,595 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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N269 YHP is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N269 YHP, 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 N269 YHP registered?

N269 YHP is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 May 1996.

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