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N884 HLR

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,809 mi
Last recorded26,809 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN884 HLR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 26,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 26,655 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 26,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,924 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 25,671 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 25,144 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 24,852 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 24,316 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 24,315 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,676 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 23,676 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 23,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 23,313 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 22,850 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,601 miles

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 22,355 miles

slight play in rear lower suspension link bushes.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,605 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 21,596 miles

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,746 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 20,067 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 20,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 20,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,707 miles

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

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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N884 HLR is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 N884 HLR, 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 N884 HLR registered?

N884 HLR is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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