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P166 SEW

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,997 mi
Last recorded12,997 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 SEW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 12,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 12,933 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 11,097 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 10,523 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 10,404 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 10,170 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 9,843 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 9,281 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 8,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,027 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 7,024 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 6,226 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 6,223 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 May 2008 5,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 3,776 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 3,574 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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P166 SEW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P166 SEW, 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 P166 SEW registered?

P166 SEW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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