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J308 JNP

1997 Yamaha FZR1000R

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,626 mi
Last recorded19,626 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR1000R27,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ308 JNP
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,626 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 18,241 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 18,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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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J308 JNP is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000R in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 27,913 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 J308 JNP, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J308 JNP registered?

J308 JNP is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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