MOT Status
ValidMileage
43,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap ineffective seal ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp insecure front fairing insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear tyre deflated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P228 XWS 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 P228 XWS, 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 P228 XWS registered?
P228 XWS is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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