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N428 VPD

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,475 mi
Last recorded53,475 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN428 VPD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,475 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 53,475 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 53,373 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 53,373 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,904 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 51,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 50,724 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,620 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 49,312 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,770 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 48,770 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,671 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,519 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,124 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 35,343 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,419 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 34,405 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N428 VPD is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N428 VPD, 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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N428 VPD is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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