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J970 ENG

1992 Yamaha FZR1000

Multi-colour Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,655 mi
Last recorded40,655 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZR100028,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ970 ENG
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1992
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2025 40,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 40,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 40,146 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 39,998 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 39,727 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 39,134 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 38,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 38,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,720 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 37,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 37,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 36,771 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 36,000 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 35,157 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2009 34,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 33,293 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,349 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 31,497 miles

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

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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J970 ENG is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 in Multi-colour with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J970 ENG, 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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J970 ENG is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 6 April 1992.

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