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P401 BRU

1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

34,478 mi
Last recorded34,478 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R28,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 BRU
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf 1000R
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 34,478 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 34,388 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 34,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 34,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 32,280 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 32,237 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front and rear tyres under-inflated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 32,230 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 32,230 miles

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

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 May 2011 32,029 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 31,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,627 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 16,764 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 13,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 12,693 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf 1000R?

Based on 1,154 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
784
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation 4
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P401 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 28,966 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 Yzf 1000R fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P401 BRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf 1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Yzf 1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P401 BRU registered?

P401 BRU is a 1997 Yamaha Yzf 1000R, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P401 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P401 BRU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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