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E66 YDS

1988 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,408 mi
Last recorded40,408 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Yamaha FZR100032,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE66 YDS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 40,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 40,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 39,973 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 39,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,173 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 38,083 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 38,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2005 31,529 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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E66 YDS is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E66 YDS, 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 E66 YDS registered?

E66 YDS is a 1988 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 23 January 1988.

Is E66 YDS safe to buy?

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