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P151 FRA

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,563 mi
Last recorded41,563 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 FRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 41,563 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

No chain guard fitted

Fail 1 May 2018 41,563 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

No chain guard fitted

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 40,310 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 40,286 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam High beam not working (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Rear mono-shock insecure Rear swing arm bolt cut short of locking device (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Rear tail lamp affected when indicator applied (combination lamp fitted) (1.1.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,442 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 27,442 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 23,570 miles

front brake sticky-lubricate sliders

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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P151 FRA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P151 FRA, 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 P151 FRA registered?

P151 FRA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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