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H871 LFC

1998 Yamaha FZR1000R

Orange Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,464 mi
Last recorded21,464 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR1000R28,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 LFC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 21,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 17 May 2013 21,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,749 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 9,375 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 9,239 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 9,139 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

alloy brake lines are fitted to the motorcycle

rear swingarm show signs of impact, may effect the strength of the swingarm

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000R?

Based on 2,803 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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H871 LFC is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000R in Orange with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 28,756 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 FZR1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H871 LFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H871 LFC registered?

H871 LFC is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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