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K163 VNV

1992 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,691 mi
Last recorded35,691 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZR100028,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 VNV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 35,691 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,105 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 33,101 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 32,994 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 25,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,681 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 18,138 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,056 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,374 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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K163 VNV is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K163 VNV, 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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What year was K163 VNV registered?

K163 VNV is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 23 September 1992.

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