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P26 FEF

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,899 mi
Last recorded8,899 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 FEF
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,899 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 8,133 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,109 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 6,833 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 6,833 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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P26 FEF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P26 FEF, 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 P26 FEF registered?

P26 FEF is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is P26 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 FEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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