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P31 SHX

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

38,916 mi
Last recorded38,916 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP31 SHX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,916 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension very little movement

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,702 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 34,417 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 34,385 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,377 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,960 miles

Nearside handlebar control slightly insecure.

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 29,106 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 29,106 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,562 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,764 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 23,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,142 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 21,775 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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P31 SHX 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 P31 SHX, 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 P31 SHX registered?

P31 SHX is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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