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P447 LYD

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,431 mi
Last recorded63,431 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 LYD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 63,431 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pivot worn, but not excessively brake leaver (1.1.15 (b))

Front Lower gear leaver bush worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 62,957 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 62,956 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,424 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 62,424 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear reflector on sidecar incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 61,402 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,402 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,923 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 60,597 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,254 miles

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,618 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,287 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,895 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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P447 LYD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P447 LYD, 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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P447 LYD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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