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P452 PFM

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,354 mi
Last recorded29,354 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP452 PFM
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 29,354 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 26,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened CHROME SLIDER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened CHROME SLIDER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 26,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened chrome stantion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened chrome stantion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 26,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened chrome stantion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened chrome stantion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced top fairing bracket (6.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 26,752 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Slider (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Slider (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 26,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,031 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 25,360 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 23,725 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 22,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 22,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,364 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,797 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 19,790 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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P452 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P452 PFM, 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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P452 PFM is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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