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T497 XBX

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,686 mi
Last recorded35,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT497 XBX
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 35,686 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 35,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 35,633 miles

Central Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 34,976 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 34,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 34,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,382 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 29,449 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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T497 XBX is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T497 XBX, 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 T497 XBX registered?

T497 XBX is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T497 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T497 XBX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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