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H609 EAE

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,064 mi
Last recorded42,064 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH609 EAE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 42,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,993 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Wiring loom exposed behind headlight and gets trapped against frame on full lock

Fail 1 May 2024 41,993 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Wiring loom exposed behind headlight and gets trapped against frame on full lock

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,992 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

various damaged panels, missing panels. wiring exposed at front but secure.

Fail 20 Jan 2023 41,992 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Footrest slightly loose offside rest rubber missing (6.2.12 (a))

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

battery tray insecure but not likely to fall

various damaged panels, missing panels. wiring exposed at front but secure.

Pass 5 Jun 2021 38,506 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 38,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 38,506 miles

Headlamp aim not tested n/s + o/s dip beam or main beams not working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock restricted by wire loom (2.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Rear rear caliper/torque arm rear fixing need attention. bolt not long enough for nyloc locking device to work.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,961 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 35,270 miles

Headlamp aim deflector fitted to o/s headlamp.

Rear after market indicators fitted are small in size and could be difficult to see from a distance.

Slight bind on front brake (o/side caliper)

Slight bind on rear brake.

r/hand footrest slightly loose on mounting.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 34,746 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 34,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 34,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 2,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 2,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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H609 EAE is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H609 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H609 EAE is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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