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K878 VFJ

1992 Yamaha FZR1000R

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,558 mi
Last recorded25,558 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 1992 Yamaha FZR1000R26,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK878 VFJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 25,558 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,678 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 33,663 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 35,006 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 35,006 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 34,442 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 29,050 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 29,050 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,121 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 28,121 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 7 May 2010 27,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 26,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 22,657 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000R?

Based on 2,803 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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K878 VFJ is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000R in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 26,842 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 FZR1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K878 VFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K878 VFJ registered?

K878 VFJ is a 1992 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 22 December 1992.

Is K878 VFJ safe to buy?

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