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H478 HLP

1991 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,545 mi
Last recorded37,545 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR100030,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 HLP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,545 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 37,545 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,813 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 34,987 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,528 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 32,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 32,526 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 32,135 miles

Centre Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Centre 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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H478 HLP is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H478 HLP, 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 H478 HLP registered?

H478 HLP is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 18 May 1991.

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