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G73 WKK

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,315 mi
Last recorded37,315 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG73 WKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 37,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 37,312 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 36,369 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 36,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,160 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 31,160 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 20,238 miles

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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G73 WKK is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 31,160 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 G73 WKK, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G73 WKK is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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