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P449 KSW

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,075 mi
Last recorded21,075 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 KSW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 21,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 19,858 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,406 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 16,187 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 14,854 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 14,854 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 13,706 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 11,268 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 11,268 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,649 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 9,298 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 7,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 3,056 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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P449 KSW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P449 KSW, 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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P449 KSW is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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