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T421 LAU

1999 Yamaha YZF1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,406 mi
Last recorded29,406 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Yamaha YZF100021,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT421 LAU
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF1000
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 29,406 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 29,408 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2020 29,408 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake fluid reservoir deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,657 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 27,234 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 27,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 26,954 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 26,806 miles

Offside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 25,429 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

right handle bar bent

Fail 21 Aug 2013 25,423 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

right hand handle bent

Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,932 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 20,928 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,900 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2009 31,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,473 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 17,537 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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T421 LAU is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 T421 LAU, 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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T421 LAU is a 1999 Yamaha YZF1000, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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