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P157 FRA

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

22,017 mi
Last recorded22,017 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 FRA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 22,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 21,841 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 21,826 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 21,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 21,257 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 21,257 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2021 20,938 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 20,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 20,518 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 20,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 20,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 20,025 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 19,703 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,669 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 19,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 19,470 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,315 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 19,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2008 18,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 18,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,028 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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P157 FRA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P157 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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P157 FRA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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