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N879 YRW

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,942 mi
Last recorded15,942 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 YRW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 15,942 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 15,942 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 15,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 26,926 miles

nearside handle bar clip on bent

Pass 4 Jun 2016 26,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 26,633 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 26,629 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 26,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,432 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 23,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 23,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 22,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2008 22,208 miles

n/s grip loose

Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 21,682 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

front brake feel's spongy

Pass 24 Apr 2006 20,460 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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N879 YRW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N879 YRW, 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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N879 YRW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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