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P131 NWG

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,502 mi
Last recorded31,502 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 NWG
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 31,502 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,291 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 27,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 25,101 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 22,445 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 22,445 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 20,406 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,227 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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P131 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,078 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 P131 NWG, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P131 NWG registered?

P131 NWG is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P131 NWG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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