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J27 HMX

1999 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Yamaha Fzr20,952 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 HMX
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022
Pass 27 Jun 2019
Pass 13 Jun 2018

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No speedo fitted

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

No speedo fitted

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Main beem worning light inop

No speedo fitted at time of test

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 16 Mar 2012

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Main beem worning light inop

No speedo fitted at time of test

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 33,586 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 33,575 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2008

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,492 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,473 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Offside Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 27,457 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Motorcycle structure slightly damaged (6.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 25,525 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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J27 HMX is a 1999 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 20,952 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J27 HMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J27 HMX is a 1999 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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