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E241 REL

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,447 mi
Last recorded41,447 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2006
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 REL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2006 41,447 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 41,423 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

L/H grip loose on handlebar

Rear caliper brake pad pin missing.

Silencer touching swing arm on suspension travel.

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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E241 REL is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E241 REL, 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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E241 REL is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 9 May 1988.

Is E241 REL safe to buy?

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