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P255 MEH

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,345 mi
Last recorded11,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 MEH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,345 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 9,440 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2005 9,392 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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P255 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P255 MEH, 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 P255 MEH registered?

P255 MEH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P255 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P255 MEH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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