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R391 UNT

1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,658 mi
Last recorded23,658 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R28,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 UNT
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 23,658 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 22,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 22,847 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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R391 UNT is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 28,966 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 Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R391 UNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R391 UNT registered?

R391 UNT is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R391 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R391 UNT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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