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R916 YDA

1997 Yamaha YZF1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,705 mi
Last recorded25,705 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Yamaha YZF100026,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 YDA
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,705 miles

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,498 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 25,259 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 24,837 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 24,837 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2015 24,521 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,664 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 22,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,939 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 20,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 18,301 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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R916 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha YZF1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 26,078 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 R916 YDA, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha YZF1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R916 YDA registered?

R916 YDA is a 1997 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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