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L85 OAL

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,944 mi
Last recorded33,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 OAL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 33,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 33,944 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation not working (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre deteriorated and structure failing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 33,810 miles

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

Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate (cracking between tread blocks)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 33,810 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation valved failed on inspection (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate (cracking between tread blocks)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,761 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion left hand front (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 33,688 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 33,235 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 33,235 miles

Offside 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 25 Jul 2013 33,110 miles

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

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,726 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 25,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2007 20,756 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,728 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 16,728 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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L85 OAL is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L85 OAL, 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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L85 OAL is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 9 April 1994.

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