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P239 LOH

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP239 LOH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 47,544 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 43,396 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 43,151 miles

Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 42,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced only one headlamp of dual headlamps working on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 42,206 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced only one headlamp of dual headlamps working on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,316 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 38,813 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 38,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 38,089 miles

front and rear tyres 10 years old

Fail 17 Jun 2015 38,089 miles

Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres 10 years old

front engine mount bolts missing

Pass 4 May 2012 37,516 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 36,606 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,975 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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P239 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P239 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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P239 LOH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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