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N916 KNK

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,283 mi
Last recorded35,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 KNK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 35,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 34,006 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 33,917 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,792 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 32,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2016 32,107 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 32,023 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 32,023 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 31,582 miles

one of two rear position lamps inop.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 31,582 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

one of two rear position lamps inop.

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,497 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 28,767 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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N916 KNK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 N916 KNK, 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 N916 KNK registered?

N916 KNK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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