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P134 XTL

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,620 mi
Last recorded61,620 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 XTL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 61,620 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 61,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2024 61,378 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 61,214 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 60,850 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 60,814 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow at collector (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,319 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 58,733 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,008 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 58,412 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow on collector joint (7.1.1b)

Front brake rubbing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 58,392 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies comes on late (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey slight blow on collector joint (7.1.1b)

Front brake rubbing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,089 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,374 miles

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

anodized brake hose fittings [can corrode]

front brake binding

Pass 18 Dec 2012 55,458 miles

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

anodised brake unions fitted [can corrode]

n/s front indicator poorly mounted

poor reserve travel on rear brake pedal

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,418 miles

play in swingarm bearings/bushes.(borderline pass)

drive chain worn

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,191 miles

alloy brake pipe fittings used .keep eye on corrosion of union nuts

some wear in swinging arm bearings/bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2006 42,234 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 37,210 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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P134 XTL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P134 XTL, 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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P134 XTL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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