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D285 YTY

1997 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

25,581 mi
Last recorded25,581 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD285 YTY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 25,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 23,433 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,127 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 23,127 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 21,569 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 4 May 2011 21,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 20,971 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 20,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 19,106 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 19,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 18,368 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 18,368 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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D285 YTY is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D285 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.

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What year was D285 YTY registered?

D285 YTY is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is D285 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D285 YTY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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