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P197 ESO

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,512 mi
Last recorded57,512 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP197 ESO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 56,333 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 54,742 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 53,825 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,568 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,673 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,671 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 43,780 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,902 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 38,902 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,749 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 37,749 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 35,439 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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P197 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 P197 ESO, 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 P197 ESO registered?

P197 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P197 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P197 ESO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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