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E649 EYJ

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,357 mi
Last recorded43,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE649 EYJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 43,357 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 43,345 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 41,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 40,506 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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E649 EYJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E649 EYJ, 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 E649 EYJ registered?

E649 EYJ is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 24 May 1988.

Is E649 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E649 EYJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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