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N740 DME

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,735 mi
Last recorded27,735 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 DME
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 27,735 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

wiring untidy under top fairing

Fail 12 Jul 2017 27,735 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

wiring untidy under top fairing

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,735 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,169 miles

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

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 25,169 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,195 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 22,181 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 17,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,598 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 11,643 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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N740 DME is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N740 DME, 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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N740 DME is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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