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H27 JEC

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,086 mi
Last recorded34,086 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH27 JEC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013
Pass 17 Aug 2011 29,307 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 29,307 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 29,301 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,765 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 27,742 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2009 27,719 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Accident damage to frame spars could weaken frame

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 27,706 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2006 26,296 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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H27 JEC is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H27 JEC, 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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H27 JEC is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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