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P151 OVM

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,863 mi
Last recorded42,863 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 OVM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,863 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 40,372 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Offside bead edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 40,333 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect suspension linkage seized (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil filter corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed slightly tight and rubbing on rear hugger slightly (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 38,636 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 36,082 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,783 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 35,563 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 35,387 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 35,274 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 34,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 34,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,039 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 33,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 31,592 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,877 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 27,860 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,860 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,690 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 23,616 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,952 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,602 miles

Front Brake Calipers binding slightly.

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,926 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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P151 OVM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OVM, 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 OVM registered?

P151 OVM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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