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P241 WDE

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,064 mi
Last recorded57,064 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 WDE
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 57,064 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,439 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 55,439 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 55,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,300 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,724 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,540 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 41,462 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,080 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 24,838 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 24,824 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 22,770 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 21,736 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 21,736 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,209 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,700 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 16,885 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 16,885 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 13,193 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 13,193 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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P241 WDE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P241 WDE, 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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P241 WDE is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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