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N831 NHW

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN831 NHW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018
Fail 22 Jul 2015 38,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 38,370 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 37,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,277 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 36,327 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 33,776 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 33,776 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 32,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,666 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 32,264 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,271 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,464 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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N831 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N831 NHW, 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 N831 NHW registered?

N831 NHW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 22 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N831 NHW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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