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P202 ESO

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,850 mi
Last recorded33,850 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 ESO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 33,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 May 2017 33,159 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 33,109 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 31,671 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,345 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 30,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,588 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,333 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 21,686 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 17,388 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 14,618 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 14,584 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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P202 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P202 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 P202 ESO registered?

P202 ESO is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P202 ESO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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