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N897 NAM

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,540 mi
Last recorded33,540 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,540 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

cluch fouid low

o/s head lamp inop dip beem

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,740 miles

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

o/s headlamp inop dip beem

Fail 29 Sep 2009 31,740 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

o/s headlamp inop dip beem

Fail 10 Jul 2009 31,719 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 29,283 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,113 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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N897 NAM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N897 NAM, 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 N897 NAM registered?

N897 NAM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 April 1996.

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