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N770 VWN

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Orange Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,444 mi
Last recorded39,444 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN770 VWN
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 39,223 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Central Coolant leak ()

Clutch lever pivots worn

Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,081 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Clutch lever pivots slightly worn

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 39,081 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Fail 31 Aug 2016 39,073 miles

Fuel system component insecure Tank (7.2.1b)

Offside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Bolt missing (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. box (7.1.1.c)

clutch lever pivots slightly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,773 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 37,773 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 36,960 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 35,300 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 34,243 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,164 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2007 31,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 31,762 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 31,729 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 28,182 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 28,182 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

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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N770 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Orange with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N770 VWN, 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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N770 VWN is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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