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N387 UPL

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,615 mi
Last recorded46,615 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 UPL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 46,615 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 46,139 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,038 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 11 Apr 2023 45,880 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

headlight on upper limit

Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,673 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 45,663 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,529 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 44,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,801 miles

Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 16 Mar 2018 40,094 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear suspension bearing has slight free play swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,514 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 24,456 miles

Both tyre valve caps missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,986 miles

slight bind on rear wheel.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 23,986 miles

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

slight bind on rear wheel.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 22,413 miles

Nearside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 22,413 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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N387 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N387 UPL, 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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N387 UPL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 May 1996.

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