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P508 DSA

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

16,583 mi
Last recorded16,583 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 DSA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 16,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,376 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 13,440 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,440 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 12,987 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 10,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 10,628 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 9,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 7,704 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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P508 DSA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P508 DSA, 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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What year was P508 DSA registered?

P508 DSA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P508 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P508 DSA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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