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N860 BKL

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,931 mi
Last recorded47,931 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN860 BKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 47,931 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 47,491 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 47,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle grip excessively moving could affect the operation of the motorcycle (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2023 45,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 43,337 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 43,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,150 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 43,015 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,546 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,355 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 40,353 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Clutch dragging severely

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

rear tyre worn flat in central band

Pass 28 Jan 2012 40,230 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,058 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 37,058 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 24,928 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 16,716 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 16,468 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 16,468 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 16,208 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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N860 BKL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N860 BKL, 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 N860 BKL registered?

N860 BKL is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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