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T185 NKL

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,686 mi
Last recorded59,686 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 NKL
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,686 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,686 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,132 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 49,201 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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T185 NKL is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,410 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 T185 NKL, 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 27 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T185 NKL registered?

T185 NKL is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T185 NKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 NKL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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