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F835 LKM

1997 Yamaha Fzr

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF835 LKM
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020
Fail 9 Jan 2020

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,906 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 82,610 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 81,195 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake component cracked and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

battery goes flat easily

front brakes pads getting low

over heating

poor beam pattern on dip headlamps

speedo drive incorrectly fitted

stalling on idle

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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F835 LKM is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F835 LKM, 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 F835 LKM registered?

F835 LKM is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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