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E154 CTA

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

Orange Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,678 mi
Last recorded28,678 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE154 CTA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,678 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2010 28,678 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,930 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 44,930 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 42,000 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear tyre has cut in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,278 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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E154 CTA is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in Orange with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 32,251 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 E154 CTA, 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 38 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E154 CTA registered?

E154 CTA is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E154 CTA safe to buy?

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