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P359 LWB

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,747 mi
Last recorded22,747 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 LWB
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 22,747 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,708 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 20,138 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 4 May 2013 20,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,303 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 19,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,597 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 16,597 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2009 14,154 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 11,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 9,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 9,676 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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P359 LWB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P359 LWB, 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 P359 LWB registered?

P359 LWB is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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