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P198 TBM

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

2,993 mi
Last recorded2,993 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 TBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 2,993 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 2,989 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 2,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 1,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 2,220 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 1,327 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 1,321 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 34,746 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,820 miles

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

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

n/s front suspension leg has loose wiring touching slightly on left lock.

Fail 2 Oct 2017 33,820 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front suspension leg has loose wiring touching slightly on left lock.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 33,814 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light led bulbs do not increase in brightness from position light (1.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies rear brake light switch not working (1.3.1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 31,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,146 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 21,569 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 20,852 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 20,843 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,543 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Apr 2011 17,921 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 13,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 11,653 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 9,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 9,894 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,686 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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P198 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P198 TBM, 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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P198 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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