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L160 KWL

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,947 mi
Last recorded26,947 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 KWL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 26,947 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,946 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,379 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 23,262 miles

Offside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,262 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 21,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 21,428 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 21,428 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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L160 KWL is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 27,264 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 L160 KWL, 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 32 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L160 KWL registered?

L160 KWL is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 22 March 1994.

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