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F31 UOT

1997 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,122 mi
Last recorded22,122 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 UOT
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,122 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2013 22,120 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,238 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 31,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 31,578 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s/f footrest slightly loose

Pass 20 Feb 2010 31,554 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

marks around holes in rear brake disc

n/s/f footrest slightly loose

Fail 20 Feb 2010 31,554 miles

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

marks around holes in rear brake disc

n/s/f footrest slightly loose

Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,142 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,624 miles

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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F31 UOT is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,428 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F31 UOT, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F31 UOT registered?

F31 UOT is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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