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N347 KWU

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,144 mi
Last recorded28,144 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN347 KWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 28,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 26,975 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 26,975 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering horn (2.1.2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,897 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,895 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,080 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 24,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,876 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 23,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 23,522 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 23,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,157 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 22,826 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 22,411 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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N347 KWU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N347 KWU, 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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N347 KWU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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