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P388 RHK

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,292 mi
Last recorded39,292 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 RHK
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 38,543 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

cables and hoses not routed the same way as standard.

front right hand brake hose slightly short with front wheel fully lifted.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 38,541 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking and not returning (6.2.1f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

brake hoses not routed the same way as a standard bike

front brake fluid reservoir damaged but function not impaired

head light very dull but just bright enough to test aim.

throttle cables not routed the same way as standard

Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,995 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 36,995 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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Pass 24 May 2012 36,389 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 31,475 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 29,205 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,609 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,601 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 19,684 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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P388 RHK is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P388 RHK, 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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P388 RHK is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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