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N878 BSX

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 BSX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight Minor tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Drive chain slightly tight Minor tight spots (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018
Fail 4 May 2018

Central Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2017

Central Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Central Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Central Front Horn bracket broken.

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 959 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 564 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 14,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,525 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 7,846 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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N878 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N878 BSX, 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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N878 BSX is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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