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N937 PVK

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,810 mi
Last recorded40,810 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN937 PVK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 40,810 miles

aftermarket exhaust fitted

free play at throttle

indicator switch slightly loose on handlebars

Fail 25 Apr 2016 40,797 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

free play at throttle

indicator switch slightly loose on handlebars

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,474 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 36,474 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,550 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 1,736 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 May 2007 33,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 33,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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N937 PVK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black 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 N937 PVK, 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 N937 PVK registered?

N937 PVK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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