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P191 HPY

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,408 mi
Last recorded14,408 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 HPY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 14,408 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 14,408 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 14,404 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 14,043 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 14,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,606 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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P191 HPY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P191 HPY, 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 P191 HPY registered?

P191 HPY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P191 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 HPY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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