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J991 EJS

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,011 mi
Last recorded48,011 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 EJS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,011 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 55,396 miles

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

headlamp deflector fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,049 miles

Front headlamp deflector fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,268 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,834 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,832 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 46,373 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 46,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 45,007 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,992 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,026 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 40,324 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Jul 2006 40,318 miles

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

Nearside Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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J991 EJS is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 31,160 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 J991 EJS, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J991 EJS is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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