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P143 OLE

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,829 mi
Last recorded19,829 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 OLE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,829 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 19,789 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain Guard Broken

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake Starting To Bind

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

Rear Brake Starting To Bind

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,771 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 15,733 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 15,343 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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P143 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P143 OLE, 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 P143 OLE registered?

P143 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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