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P349 MHJ

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,082 mi
Last recorded34,082 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 MHJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 34,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2010 32,520 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 31,022 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 29,685 miles

1 fork stantions pitted

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 25,370 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 25,370 miles

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 18,801 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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P349 MHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P349 MHJ, 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 P349 MHJ registered?

P349 MHJ is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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