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L143 LHL

1993 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,366 mi
Last recorded44,366 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR100030,683 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 LHL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 44,366 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 44,366 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 44,002 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 43,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 42,165 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 41,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 40,659 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 39,512 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 38,509 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2015 38,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 36,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 33,290 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 33,290 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 31,179 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,179 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 27,283 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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L143 LHL is a 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 30,683 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 L143 LHL, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L143 LHL registered?

L143 LHL is a 1993 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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