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N975 VUJ

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,641 mi
Last recorded46,641 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 VUJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,641 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 46,641 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 46,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 45,932 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,479 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 45,219 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,562 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive And has tight spots (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 43,718 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,003 miles

Drive chain a few tight spots

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,063 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 40,054 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 40,054 miles

Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 36,133 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 36,133 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,806 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

puncture repair in rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2011 34,338 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,808 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

offside indicators flash slightly more than nearside

Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,775 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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N975 VUJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N975 VUJ, 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 N975 VUJ registered?

N975 VUJ is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N975 VUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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