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P224 NOY

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,601 mi
Last recorded38,601 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 NOY
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 38,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 38,158 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,160 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 37,154 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,252 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 36,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,612 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. rear suspension linkage and rear shock body (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 34,899 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 34,827 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,724 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,668 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,570 miles

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,570 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,683 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 31,190 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 28,015 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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P224 NOY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P224 NOY, 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 P224 NOY registered?

P224 NOY is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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