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H27 EAE

1997 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

3,478 mi
Last recorded3,478 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR100026,453 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 EAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 3,478 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 3,476 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)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 47 miles

Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 1,904 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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H27 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H27 EAE, 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 H27 EAE registered?

H27 EAE is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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