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P340 VKH

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

20,457 mi
Last recorded20,457 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 VKH
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 20,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 20,451 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 20,417 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 20,335 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 20,191 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,953 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2017 19,949 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,618 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 18,964 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 18,617 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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P340 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P340 VKH, 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 P340 VKH registered?

P340 VKH is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P340 VKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 VKH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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