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D261 YTY

1997 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,585 mi
Last recorded57,585 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD261 YTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 57,585 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,556 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 56,556 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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D261 YTY is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,428 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D261 YTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D261 YTY registered?

D261 YTY is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is D261 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D261 YTY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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