MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)
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))
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)
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 .
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 .
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF1000?
Based on 25,313 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P231 HMP registered?
P231 HMP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 15 March 1997.
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