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G442 YNF

1997 Yamaha FZR1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR100026,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 YNF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,610 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,607 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 72,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Side stand bolt loose

Slight play in lower rear shock bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2010 72,246 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Side stand bolt loose

Slight play in lower rear shock bushes

Pass 27 Jun 2009 69,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 68,893 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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G442 YNF is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G442 YNF, 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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G442 YNF is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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