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P944 FVN

1997 Yamaha GTS1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,646 mi
Last recorded32,646 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 FVN
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 32,646 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 32,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 32,335 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 31,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 29,127 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 29,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,806 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,895 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 27,895 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,858 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 26,020 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 25,380 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 21,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 21,731 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,476 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,097 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha GTS1000?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
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P944 FVN is a 1997 Yamaha GTS1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

The most common reason a Yamaha GTS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P944 FVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha GTS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P944 FVN registered?

P944 FVN is a 1997 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P944 FVN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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