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P203 TBM

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,265 mi
Last recorded30,265 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 TBM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 30,265 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 28,844 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 28,756 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 24,847 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 22,860 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 21,989 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 21,989 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 21,937 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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P203 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P203 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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What year was P203 TBM registered?

P203 TBM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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