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N969 SBB

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,954 mi
Last recorded30,954 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 SBB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 30,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,039 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,052 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

exhaust may attract police attention

n/s/rear footpeg operation stiff

Fail 15 Mar 2010 25,052 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Offside Front Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component has been modified. (3.1.5)

exhaust may attract police attention

n/s/rear footpeg operation stiff

Fail 27 Jan 2010 24,943 miles

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

front brake hoses incure not cliped in to holding clips

Pass 2 Jan 2009 18,647 miles

rear brake line needs rubber touching swing arm

Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 16,996 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 16,992 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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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N969 SBB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N969 SBB, 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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N969 SBB is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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