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H278 UET

1991 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,259 mi
Last recorded22,259 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR100030,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH278 UET
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 22,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,183 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 22,183 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 21,983 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 21,821 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,369 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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H278 UET is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H278 UET, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H278 UET registered?

H278 UET is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H278 UET shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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