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E511 PEW

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,583 mi
Last recorded29,583 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE511 PEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 29,583 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 29,008 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,049 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 26,024 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,700 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 23,700 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2006 20,812 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 20,812 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 20,662 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 20,662 miles

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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E511 PEW is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E511 PEW, 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 E511 PEW registered?

E511 PEW is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 16 June 1988.

Is E511 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E511 PEW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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