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N976 YMS

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 YMS
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,176 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 54,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 52,885 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,754 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 43,600 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,212 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 43,242 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,241 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 41,185 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 40,444 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,386 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

front brakes are dragging slightly

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,809 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 36,703 miles

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

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

Offside Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,966 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 35,957 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

front tyre flat steering excessively heavy and bike unstable

rear tyre soft affecting handling

Pass 21 May 2008 35,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 35,830 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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N976 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N976 YMS, 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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N976 YMS is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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