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P159 FPM

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,904 mi
Last recorded45,904 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 FPM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 45,904 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 45,904 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 45,716 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 45,716 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 45,657 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,974 miles

Front tyre poor deep cracks in tread

Rear tyre poor deep cracks in tread

Fail 15 Jun 2022 42,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 41,027 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 41,017 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2019 40,755 miles

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))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 40,489 miles

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))

Fail 19 Apr 2018 40,489 miles

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))

Pass 17 May 2017 40,083 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2017 40,081 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,872 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 39,872 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,696 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 39,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 38,845 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,282 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,752 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 32,489 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,058 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 29,057 miles

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

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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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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