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L654 LFR

1998 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

6,899 mi
Last recorded6,899 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Yamaha FZR100031,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 LFR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 6,899 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 6,677 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 6,507 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 6,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 6,303 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 6,065 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 5,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 5,408 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,133 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 4,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 4,090 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2009 3,361 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 2,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 1,177 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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L654 LFR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 31,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L654 LFR, 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 28 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L654 LFR is a 1998 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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