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P440 MOL

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,621 mi
Last recorded30,621 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 MOL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 30,621 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 30,219 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 29,223 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 27,883 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 26,699 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 26,113 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 25,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 24,928 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,877 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 23,731 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 23,601 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 23,601 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 22,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 19,821 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 May 2010 19,821 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 14,389 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 11,564 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 10,801 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

cut in rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,801 miles

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

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

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

cut in rear tyre

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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P440 MOL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P440 MOL, 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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P440 MOL is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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