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P259 UKH

1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,087 mi
Last recorded52,087 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R28,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP259 UKH
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,087 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 50,729 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 49,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 48,381 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 46,991 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 46,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 42,879 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

number plate not correct size

strange noise coming from round rear suspention when weight is applyed to rear of bike .

Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,525 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,219 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,433 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 35,433 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 34,469 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 34,469 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 33,975 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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P259 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 28,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P259 UKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P259 UKH is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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