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N951 NAM

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,790 mi
Last recorded7,790 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 NAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 7,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 6,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 6,977 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 6,956 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 3,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 1,839 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2008 1,312 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2007 17 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

No lights fitted at time of test

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,099 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear suspension linkage nut was only finger tight causing movement. †split pin was missing from torque arm at rear

Fail 11 Apr 2007 29,099 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear suspension linkage nut was only finger tight causing movement. †split pin was missing from torque arm at rear

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,973 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 27,973 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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N951 NAM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N951 NAM, 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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N951 NAM is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 April 1996.

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