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F918 OEB

1997 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

2,934 mi
Last recorded2,934 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR100026,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF918 OEB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 2,934 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 2,901 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 2,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 2,706 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified (6.1.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 2,654 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 2,654 miles

Chain guard missing

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 4,618 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,612 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Chain guard missing

rear brake lever clevis pin has bent nail as locking device however is secure

Fail 15 Jun 2010 32,612 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear brake clevis pin has bent nail as locking device however is secure

Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,304 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 31,278 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 31,241 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 30,079 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,079 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 27,313 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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F918 OEB is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 26,453 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 F918 OEB, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F918 OEB is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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