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P226 LOH

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,477 mi
Last recorded23,477 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 LOH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 23,477 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 23,067 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,047 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 22,047 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 20,656 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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P226 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P226 LOH, 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 P226 LOH registered?

P226 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P226 LOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 LOH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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