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N921 HVW

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Silver Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

28,121 mi
Last recorded28,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN921 HVW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 28,121 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 28,118 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,483 miles

bike running rough

Fail 10 Jul 2025 47,476 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 47,042 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 46,844 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 46,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 46,645 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 46,492 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,026 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 38,999 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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N921 HVW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Silver with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N921 HVW, 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 N921 HVW registered?

N921 HVW is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N921 HVW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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