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P314 EOK

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,197 mi
Last recorded28,197 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 EOK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 28,197 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,812 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 23,131 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,091 miles

Central Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 23,038 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 23,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 22,907 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 21,835 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 Jun 2017 21,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Jun 2016 20,309 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 20,309 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 19,582 miles

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Fail 27 Jun 2015 19,582 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 22 Oct 2005 19,049 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 19,049 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

left hand rear light inop

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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P314 EOK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 26,768 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 P314 EOK, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P314 EOK is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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