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P450 LYD

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,643 mi
Last recorded48,643 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP450 LYD
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 48,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,412 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 40,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 36,824 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,478 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 33,478 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,176 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 29,176 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Passenger grab rail loose

Pass 13 Nov 2010 28,884 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,499 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 28,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,561 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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P450 LYD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P450 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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P450 LYD is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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