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D493 YDO

1999 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,464 mi
Last recorded6,464 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Yamaha FZR100029,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD493 YDO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 6,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 5,031 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 2,343 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 2,343 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000?

Based on 13,432 MOT tests across 2,038 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
reflector on motorcycle missing 280
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 155
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D493 YDO is a 1999 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 29,647 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 FZR1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D493 YDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D493 YDO registered?

D493 YDO is a 1999 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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