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N285 JAT

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,674 mi
Last recorded50,674 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 JAT
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 50,674 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

NO FRONT POSITION LIGHT

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,281 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 33,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 25,550 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 24,354 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 24,354 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,757 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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N285 JAT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N285 JAT, 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 N285 JAT registered?

N285 JAT is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 5 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N285 JAT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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