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G997 MCY

1993 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,914 mi
Last recorded38,914 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR100030,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 MCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 38,914 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 34,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 34,848 miles

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside 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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G997 MCY is a 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,683 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 G997 MCY, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G997 MCY registered?

G997 MCY is a 1993 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 5 July 1993.

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