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G298 RHG

1997 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,969 mi
Last recorded10,969 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR100026,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 RHG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 10,969 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 10,575 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 9,964 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 7,895 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 7,895 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 5,025 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 5,025 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 260 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 12 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 5 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 41,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,456 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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G298 RHG is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G298 RHG, 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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G298 RHG is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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