MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Nearside Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
Front Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)
Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000?
Based on 13,432 MOT tests across 2,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E61 ELK is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 E61 ELK, 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 E61 ELK registered?
E61 ELK is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is E61 ELK safe to buy?
The MOT history for E61 ELK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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