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P210 VAM

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,335 mi
Last recorded35,335 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 VAM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 34,705 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,457 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 34,433 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 33,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 32,067 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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P210 VAM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P210 VAM, 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 P210 VAM registered?

P210 VAM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is P210 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 VAM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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