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E420 TWR

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

Multi-colour Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE420 TWR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,773 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,659 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 62,655 miles

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

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,176 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 58,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 56,082 miles

Small number plare fitted

Pass 7 May 2008
Pass 5 May 2007 53,009 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 52,985 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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E420 TWR is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in Multi-colour with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E420 TWR, 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 E420 TWR registered?

E420 TWR is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 May 1988.

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