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N961 TPG

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 TPG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 10 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,820 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,765 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2013 26,630 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,482 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 8 Oct 2012 26,466 miles

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

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

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,353 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 23,183 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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N961 TPG is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N961 TPG, 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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N961 TPG is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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