MOT Status
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45,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
front lower fairing loose
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
front lower fairing loose
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front tyre poor deep cracks in tread
Rear tyre poor deep cracks in tread
Brake cylinder inadequately mounted rear master cyl (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))
Front tyre poor deep cracks in tread
Rear tyre poor deep cracks in tread
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
rear shock has reduced damping. very hard
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded body of shock (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. mono shock corroded at top of shock (2.4.A.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. mono shock corroded at top of shock (2.4.A.1a)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format Single Line (6.3.4f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
the rear disc is slightly rusty
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
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P159 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P159 FPM, 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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P159 FPM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 May 1997.
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