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P231 HMP

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,542 mi
Last recorded47,542 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 HMP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 47,542 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 23 May 2015 47,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2015 47,531 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 May 2014 44,418 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

handle bar RH lock close to frame on lock .

Fail 1 May 2014 44,418 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

handle bar RH lock close to frame on lock .

Pass 1 May 2013 42,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2013 42,472 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2011 32,210 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 32,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 31,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 31,451 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 31,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 31,814 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,363 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,242 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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P231 HMP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P231 HMP, 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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P231 HMP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 15 March 1997.

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