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N131 DJO

1996 Yamaha YZF1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,926 mi
Last recorded32,926 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Yamaha YZF100026,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 DJO
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 32,926 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

gear selector linkage has excessive play

Fail 6 Feb 2026 32,816 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

gear selector linkage has excessive play

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 31,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 27,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,130 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 25,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 24,626 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 24,623 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 24,396 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,396 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 24,010 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 23,904 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 23,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 23,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 23,719 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 23,611 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 23,212 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,943 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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N131 DJO is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 26,768 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 N131 DJO, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N131 DJO is a 1996 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 23 March 1996.

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