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E414 NOU

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,688 mi
Last recorded50,688 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE414 NOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,688 miles

fork stancions pitted and slightly weaping oil.

Fail 6 Jan 2014 50,688 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

fork stancions pitted and slightly weaping oil.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,834 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 49,834 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Nearside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

OSR indicator-vision is impaired by the rear wheel axle nut.

Offside Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,383 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch union bolt touching speedo on full lock

Fail 17 Sep 2008 44,371 miles

Front position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

clutch union bolt touching speedo on full lock

Pass 26 Jul 2007 43,339 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 43,339 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 5 May 2007 43,302 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

slight drag on rear brake

x1 rear light bulb not working

Pass 17 May 2006 41,637 miles

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

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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E414 NOU is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E414 NOU, 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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E414 NOU is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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