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R810 MJU

1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,042 mi
Last recorded30,042 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R28,966 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 MJU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 30,042 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 29,428 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 28,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 27,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 27,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,966 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,986 miles

Exhaust noisy off market tailpipe with baffle (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake slight blinding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight movement in rear wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 24,200 miles

fork seals misting

Pass 30 Jun 2017 23,919 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 23,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 22,750 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 22,305 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,239 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 21,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 21,683 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,337 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,128 miles

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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R810 MJU is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R810 MJU, 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.

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What year was R810 MJU registered?

R810 MJU is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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