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N906 BMU

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,769 mi
Last recorded2,769 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN906 BMU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 2,769 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 2,183 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 1,319 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 51 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 26,237 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,695 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,503 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 22,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,062 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,253 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 20,253 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 1 May 2010 19,557 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 19,267 miles

Offside Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 19,267 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 19,068 miles

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

o/s foot rest rubber missing

Fail 25 May 2007 19,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

o/s foot rest rubber missing

Fail 24 May 2007 19,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

o/s foot rest rubber missing

Pass 26 Nov 2005 18,531 miles

Rear 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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N906 BMU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N906 BMU, 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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N906 BMU is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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