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L822 TAV

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,683 mi
Last recorded64,683 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL822 TAV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 64,683 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,664 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,054 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 63,570 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,448 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all bushes slightly worn boarder line excessive, replace this year (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 61,468 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 61,476 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 60,197 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 58,692 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 55,447 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 52,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 50,732 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

possible very slight cracking rear disc?

Pass 13 Sep 2014 49,158 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 47,853 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

possible slight cracking rear disc ?

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,537 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

possible slight cracking rear disc?

Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,179 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,162 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,289 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

cuts in rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,169 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

slight corrosion l/h rear tank

Fail 28 Jul 2009 43,169 miles

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

slight corrosion l/h rear tank

Pass 8 Aug 2008 40,832 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 40,797 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,464 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,313 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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L822 TAV is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L822 TAV, 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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L822 TAV is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 5 March 1994.

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