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N871 LWU

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,827 mi
Last recorded37,827 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 LWU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 37,827 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 36,562 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear drive chain occasianaly touches chain gaurd mounting bolt

Pass 30 Jun 2023 35,281 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 34,459 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 33,605 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,733 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,622 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 29,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,144 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 29,131 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,698 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 28,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,899 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,626 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

noise by front sprocket when rear wheel is rotated

Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,622 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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N871 LWU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N871 LWU, 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 N871 LWU registered?

N871 LWU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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