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P138 MNV

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,630 mi
Last recorded52,630 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 MNV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,630 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 52,630 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 51,091 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 49,328 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,034 miles

nearside fairing insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2021 48,034 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

nearside fairing insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2020 48,034 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,034 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 48,034 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 48,034 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 34,737 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

dipped beam aim at maximum height

Fail 7 Apr 2018 34,696 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake brake discs possibly have run out (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 29,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,844 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 27,672 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 34,947 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,947 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 34,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 33,168 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 33,074 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,743 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 29,149 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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P138 MNV is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P138 MNV, 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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P138 MNV is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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