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K170 BCY

1992 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

47,737 mi
Last recorded47,737 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Fzr30,253 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 BCY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2007 47,734 miles

Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 55,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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K170 BCY is a 1992 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 30,253 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K170 BCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K170 BCY registered?

K170 BCY is a 1992 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 17 August 1992.

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