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P160 OLE

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 OLE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 57,515 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,639 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 56,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 56,416 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 55,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,466 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,494 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside faring panel loose

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,494 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside faring panel loose

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,950 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,164 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,376 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2012 37,498 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 12 May 2012 37,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,906 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,423 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 15,973 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 15,916 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,160 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,687 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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P160 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P160 OLE, 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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P160 OLE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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