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P485 UUR

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Green Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

43,055 mi
Last recorded43,055 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 UUR
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 43,055 miles

MISSING REAR FOOTRESTS,REAR SEAT REMOVED AT TIME OF TEST.

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement SWINGING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 42,552 miles

Early signs of rear brake bind.

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 42,098 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 41,180 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 41,175 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 39,894 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 39,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 39,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 39,258 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 39,258 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,634 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,422 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 38,061 miles

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

Front tyre unevenly worn

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,076 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 37,055 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 34,658 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 34,644 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,219 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 22,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 22,862 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 14,742 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2007 14,742 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 9,677 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

rear reflectors fitted

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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P485 UUR is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Green with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P485 UUR, 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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P485 UUR is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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