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L71 XMR

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,798 mi
Last recorded43,798 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL71 XMR
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,798 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

nearside handle bar rubber spongey

Fail 12 Jul 2014 43,788 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 41,356 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

indicators flash fast

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,167 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chaingaurd insecure

ignition switch poorly mounted

rear damping poor

Fail 31 Mar 2012 40,167 miles

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

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

chaingaurd insecure

ignition switch poorly mounted

rear damping poor

Pass 23 Apr 2011 37,876 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,788 miles

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

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,883 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,123 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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L71 XMR is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L71 XMR, 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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What year was L71 XMR registered?

L71 XMR is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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