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G699 FTW

1997 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,117 mi
Last recorded27,117 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR100026,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG699 FTW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,117 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 27,117 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,782 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2006 23,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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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G699 FTW is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G699 FTW, 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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What year was G699 FTW registered?

G699 FTW is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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The MOT history for G699 FTW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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