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L27 LTF

1996 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR100028,370 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 LTF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2018

Offside Front the front top left loom wiring is loose need attention.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2018

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front the front top left loom wiring is loose need attention.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 15,672 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 15,399 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 32,541 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 32,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 32,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,364 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,005 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,621 miles

front tyre worn low and worn uneven

fuel smell noted from tank area

oil leak

slight fluctuation noted to rear brake

slight fluctuation to front brake

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,268 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 29,268 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight play in front discs(floating)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,309 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 28,305 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

nail in rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2005 26,537 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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L27 LTF is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,370 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 L27 LTF, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L27 LTF is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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