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P149 MEH

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,279 mi
Last recorded23,279 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 23,279 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 23,015 miles

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

Rear tyre has a plug fitted.

Fail 14 May 2009 23,015 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 9 Apr 2009 22,979 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

both mirrors loose on mountings

left hand light switch turns slightly on handlebars,requires to be secured fully

new rear pads fitted which are not making contact across full width of disc

non standard muffler fitted making slightly more noise than a standard exhaust pipe but not excessive at this moment in time

rear brake should work better than it does,in my opinion.

unable to test front wheel bearings due to brakes binding.

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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P149 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P149 MEH, 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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P149 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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