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T273 MAW

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

16,243 mi
Last recorded16,243 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 MAW
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2021 16,243 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 16,192 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 16,010 miles

Rear Road spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 15,942 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 15,942 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2017 15,927 miles

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)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 15,808 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 15,892 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 15,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

head masked to achieve flat line beam pattern

Pass 21 Apr 2012 15,572 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 15,237 miles

Pilot bulb blown Replaced PRS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 15,237 miles

Pilot bulb blown Replaced PRS

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 14,632 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,921 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,129 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 11,867 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 11,152 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 11,152 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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T273 MAW is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T273 MAW, 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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T273 MAW is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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