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N803 KBJ

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,586 mi
Last recorded32,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN803 KBJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 32,586 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front suspension damping reduced

Fail 6 Jul 2021 32,586 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reflector deteriorated but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

front suspension damping reduced

Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,106 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,097 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,806 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 28,806 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,539 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 25,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 24,697 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 24,697 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front 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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N803 KBJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N803 KBJ, 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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N803 KBJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 April 1996.

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