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E343 NAC

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,427 mi
Last recorded3,427 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE343 NAC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 3,427 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 6,312 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 6,291 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 44,687 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 44,687 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,009 miles

Advise exhaust centre mounting broken

Advise stop light doesn't work from front brake lever

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,896 miles

Front brake binding

Fail 24 Sep 2011 13,896 miles

Front brake binding

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,899 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,899 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 25,740 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

rear tyre has splits on sidewall.

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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E343 NAC is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E343 NAC, 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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E343 NAC is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 13 July 1988.

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