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P225 VMJ

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,238 mi
Last recorded45,238 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 VMJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,238 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 44,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 44,737 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

speedo drive not correctly fitted front spindle

Pass 3 Nov 2009 43,610 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 43,610 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 41,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,118 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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P225 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P225 VMJ, 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 P225 VMJ registered?

P225 VMJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P225 VMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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