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L277 COJ

1993 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

31,216 mi
Last recorded31,216 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Yamaha FZR100030,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL277 COJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 31,216 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 28,752 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 28,184 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 27,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 25,912 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,853 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 25,850 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 24,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 24,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 23,834 miles

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

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

lights not fitted at time of test

not for use in conditions of reduced visibility

Fail 8 Dec 2015 23,834 miles

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,031 miles

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 23,031 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Chain guard missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 23,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 23,028 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,855 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 21,779 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 21,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 20,511 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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L277 COJ is a 1993 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L277 COJ, 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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L277 COJ is a 1993 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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