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1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

555 mi
Last recorded555 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 NUM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 555 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s fork stanchion chrome finish deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2024 539 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 185 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 184 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,682 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 40,676 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 39,577 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,146 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 36,365 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,810 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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L185 NUM is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L185 NUM, 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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L185 NUM is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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