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N938 LWR

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,687 mi
Last recorded50,687 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN938 LWR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 50,687 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,547 miles

Offside direction indicator flash rate close to maximum limit

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 45,898 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 45,898 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 45,546 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 43,756 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 43,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,001 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,008 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,182 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 33,143 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,823 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,438 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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N938 LWR is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N938 LWR, 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 N938 LWR registered?

N938 LWR is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N938 LWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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