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T243 OBV

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

3,841 mi
Last recorded3,841 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 OBV
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 3,841 miles

Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

day time use only

Fail 18 Jun 2024 3,841 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer Banding (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 3,817 miles

Brake component insecure front brake pipes (1.1.21 (c))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock trapping brake pipes (2.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 3,537 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 3,537 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 3,012 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 3,012 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 2,365 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 2,357 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 1,521 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Indicator tell tail audiable fitted

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 1,016 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 997 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 607 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

waiting for info from vosa on tail lamp unit

Pass 1 Aug 2012 607 miles

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

waiting for info from vosa on tail lamp unit

Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,464 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 21,429 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 17,147 miles

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

rear tyre wear uneven

speedo backlight does not illuminate

Fail 11 Apr 2009 17,118 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

front tyre valve cap missing

rear tyre wear uneven

speedo backlight does not illuminate

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2007 13,668 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 13,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,687 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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T243 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T243 OBV, 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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T243 OBV is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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