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D671 ELL

1997 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,002 mi
Last recorded30,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR100026,453 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD671 ELL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 30,002 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 29,821 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 29,586 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 29,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 29,264 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 29,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively bush at bottom of rear shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 29,022 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 29,022 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Shock absorber likely to become detached right hand fork lower pinch bolt loose / damaged (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 28,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Oil leak from bottom of offside front fork leg. Disc and tyre contaminated with oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 28,982 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front forks bottoming out and not returning. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pads operating outside radius of disc.. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lock pin missing from rear brake torque arm.

Front Front brake pipe fouling/trapped when put on full left lock.

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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D671 ELL is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 26,453 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 D671 ELL, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D671 ELL is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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