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D273 GAV

1997 Yamaha Fzr

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,793 mi
Last recorded23,793 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD273 GAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,793 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 23,753 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 21,033 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,393 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 20,393 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,742 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 20,179 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 20,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 41,792 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 41,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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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D273 GAV is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D273 GAV, 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.

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D273 GAV is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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