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P23 GDP

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Green Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,227 mi
Last recorded2,227 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 GDP
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 2,227 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 2,187 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 2,129 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 2,129 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 1,529 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 639 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 1,959 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 5,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 24,358 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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P23 GDP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Green with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P23 GDP, 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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P23 GDP is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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