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N2 UMO

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

25,957 mi
Last recorded25,957 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 UMO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 25,939 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 24,588 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 24,578 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 21,684 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 21,684 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 17,691 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 17,691 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 17,177 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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N2 UMO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,078 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 N2 UMO, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N2 UMO registered?

N2 UMO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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