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E143 BKM

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,887 mi
Last recorded36,887 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE143 BKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,887 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,835 miles

Offside front direction indicator lens insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2008 36,835 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.2.3a)

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

Offside front direction indicator lens insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,502 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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E143 BKM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E143 BKM, 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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What year was E143 BKM registered?

E143 BKM is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is E143 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E143 BKM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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