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L926 PRE

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

2,922 mi
Last recorded2,922 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL926 PRE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 2,922 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 2,922 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 2,672 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 1,762 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 1,762 miles

Brake excessively binding FRONT (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working FRONT BRAKE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 1,724 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 1,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 1,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 2 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,686 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

l/h handle bar grip loose.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 25,685 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

l/h handle bar grip loose.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,705 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 23,705 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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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L926 PRE is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L926 PRE, 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 L926 PRE registered?

L926 PRE is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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