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L551 RYD

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,847 mi
Last recorded39,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 RYD
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,847 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake hose slightly damaged

Rear suspension sagging

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 39,837 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front brake hose slightly damaged

Rear suspension sagging

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,349 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 30,346 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 30,345 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,021 miles

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

slight bind on rear break

Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,094 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 25,088 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 19,382 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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L551 RYD is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L551 RYD, 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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L551 RYD is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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