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L465 KFU

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,935 mi
Last recorded24,935 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL465 KFU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 24,935 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 24,935 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 24,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 24,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,735 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,456 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 23,935 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 23,935 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 23,568 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 23,568 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 23,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 23,275 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,148 miles

Off side rear lamp bulb inop.

Fail 15 May 2008 21,148 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Off side rear lamp bulb inop.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 18,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 16,180 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 16,180 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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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L465 KFU is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L465 KFU, 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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L465 KFU is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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