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P142 MBF

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,976 mi
Last recorded33,976 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 MBF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 33,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 33,935 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 32,010 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 31,980 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 31,855 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

chain guard missing

Fail 23 Oct 2021 31,855 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

chain guard missing

Pass 28 Oct 2020 30,970 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 30,927 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside effected by nearside (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned spacing less 180mm (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (4.3.3 (b))

Chain guard missing ()

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,919 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 192 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 2 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,641 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 43,407 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,292 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 6,451 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 1,857 miles

Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 1,857 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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P142 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P142 MBF, 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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P142 MBF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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