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E551 NAJ

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,625 mi
Last recorded39,625 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 NAJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2009 39,625 miles

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

anodized brake parts fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2009 39,625 miles

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

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

anodized brake parts fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,120 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 39,085 miles

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

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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E551 NAJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E551 NAJ, 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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How do I check the history of E551 NAJ?

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What year was E551 NAJ registered?

E551 NAJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 28 March 1988.

Is E551 NAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E551 NAJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E551 NAJ have outstanding finance?

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