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N853 FMB

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,828 mi
Last recorded26,828 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 FMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 26,828 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 26,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 26,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 26,363 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 25,929 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 25,603 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,364 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 25,325 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 25,060 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,219 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 23,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,862 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,359 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,530 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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N853 FMB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N853 FMB, 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 N853 FMB registered?

N853 FMB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N853 FMB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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