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N86 FWB

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,189 mi
Last recorded39,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN86 FWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 39,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,180 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 38,871 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 38,516 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 38,470 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 40% (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 37,850 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 32,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 31,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 31,747 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 31,729 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,625 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,472 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 31,472 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,472 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 30,620 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 30,243 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 30,232 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 9 May 2006 29,832 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 29,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

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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N86 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N86 FWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N86 FWB registered?

N86 FWB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N86 FWB safe to buy?

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