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D948 JHW

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Multi-colour Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,594 mi
Last recorded24,594 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD948 JHW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 24,594 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 24,587 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,746 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

front forks have reduced damping no oil leaks

Fail 8 Jun 2017 23,724 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 22,255 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 21,415 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,198 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 21,190 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,971 miles

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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D948 JHW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Multi-colour with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 31,160 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 D948 JHW, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D948 JHW is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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