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E478 AJC

1988 Yamaha Fzr 1000

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

4,484 mi
Last recorded4,484 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Fzr 100028,690 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 AJC
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr 1000
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 4,484 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 4,478 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 4,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 4,472 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 31 Aug 2013 4,340 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 3,408 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 2,834 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 2,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 2,750 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 2,750 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 23 May 2007 2,509 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr 1000?

Based on 761 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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E478 AJC is a 1988 Yamaha Fzr 1000 in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Fzr 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 28,690 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzr 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E478 AJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Fzr 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E478 AJC registered?

E478 AJC is a 1988 Yamaha Fzr 1000, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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