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E653 OPY

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,939 mi
Last recorded75,939 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE653 OPY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 75,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 33,756 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 33,756 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 33,533 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,905 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,647 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,930 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 27,920 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,334 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2006 22,000 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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E653 OPY is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E653 OPY, 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 E653 OPY registered?

E653 OPY is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 28 June 1988.

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