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J540 FMB

1992 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,672 mi
Last recorded52,672 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZR100028,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ540 FMB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,672 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 52,672 miles

Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,508 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,470 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,203 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,388 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 51,387 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,592 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,000 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 49,241 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,040 miles

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

headlight on lowest allowed line

slight crack in front mudguard

Fail 12 Mar 2009 46,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

headlight on lowest allowed line

slight crack in front mudguard

Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 29,751 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 28,768 miles

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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J540 FMB is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 28,648 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 J540 FMB, 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 34 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J540 FMB is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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