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N49 BEF

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,671 mi
Last recorded31,671 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN49 BEF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 31,671 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 31,660 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure bolt missing (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect beam kick off to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

CHAIN RIVET LINK PINS LOOK TO BE TOO LONG.

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

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

2 locking devices on reaction arm missing

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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N49 BEF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N49 BEF, 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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What year was N49 BEF registered?

N49 BEF is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 April 1996.

Is N49 BEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N49 BEF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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