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N440 LAF

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,499 mi
Last recorded37,499 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 LAF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 37,499 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 37,156 miles

Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,600 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 35,604 miles

Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 34,906 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 34,237 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 33,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,656 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

front brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Aug 2014 33,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,134 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,048 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 32,919 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 32,919 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 32,762 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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N440 LAF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N440 LAF, 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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N440 LAF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 16 May 1996.

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