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D981 MFF

1996 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

2,131 mi
Last recorded2,131 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR100028,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD981 MFF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 2,131 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 2,131 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen ON BOTH (1.6.B.1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 2,074 miles

Front Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake cylinder slightly corroded (3.2.B1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 2,074 miles

Centre Front Upper Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Lower Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Centre Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 1,890 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 41,811 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 41,739 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,960 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 40,946 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,453 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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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D981 MFF is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,370 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 D981 MFF, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D981 MFF is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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