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P315 GRD

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,091 mi
Last recorded57,091 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 GRD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 57,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 57,089 miles

Brake cylinder insecurely mounted rubs lock to lock (3.2.B1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 49,067 miles

front tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,699 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 23,589 miles

front tyre out of shape

rear tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,170 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 5,662 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 5,659 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 5,634 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,608 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,567 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 5,567 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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P315 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P315 GRD, 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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P315 GRD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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