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E704 ERB

1988 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,796 mi
Last recorded30,796 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 1988 Yamaha Fzr33,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE704 ERB
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 30,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 30,504 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,659 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,476 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Feb 2014 27,755 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,360 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 26,304 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Oct 2010 26,096 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,620 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 18,619 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 17,386 miles

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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E704 ERB is a 1988 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1988 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 33,708 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E704 ERB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E704 ERB registered?

E704 ERB is a 1988 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E704 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E704 ERB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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