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N856 FMB

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

22,940 mi
Last recorded22,940 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN856 FMB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,940 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

front brakes bind very slightly.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 22,940 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

front brakes bind very slightly.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,870 miles

chain needs lube, number plate has rubbed on tyre at some point

indicators flash a bit fast

Fail 10 Jul 2010 18,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

chain needs lube, number plate has rubbed on tyre at some point

Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,451 miles

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

bike fitted with home made suspension link arms

one sidestand mounting bolt missing(feels secure)

only one brake lamp working

turn signals flash a bit fast

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,537 miles

indicators flash a bit fast. home made suspension links fitted-(look to be strong enough for job)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 17,537 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

indicators flash a bit fast. home made suspension links fitted-(look to be strong enough for job)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,226 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 17,220 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake line routed close to exhaust system. †trottle cables pull tight on r/hand lock.

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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N856 FMB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N856 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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N856 FMB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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