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N461 CJK

1996 Yamaha GTS1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,010 mi
Last recorded9,010 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha GTS100022,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 CJK
MakeYamaha
ModelGTS1000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 9,010 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 8,967 miles

Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 7,027 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 7,027 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 6,199 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 5,966 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 5,966 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 5,659 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 5,342 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 5,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 4,348 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha GTS1000?

Based on 1,172 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

91.5%
Pass Rate
468
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 5
suspension bush has excessive free play 5
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. 3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 3
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N461 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha GTS1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha GTS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.0% with a typical mileage of 22,631 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 GTS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N461 CJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha GTS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha GTS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N461 CJK registered?

N461 CJK is a 1996 Yamaha GTS1000, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N461 CJK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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