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M638 GAT

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,668 mi
Last recorded31,668 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM638 GAT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 31,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 31,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 31,179 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 31,087 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 30,684 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 30,322 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play lower self aligning bearing (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,555 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 29,432 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 29,105 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 23 Apr 2014 29,080 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Centre Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2013 28,998 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 28,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,886 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 28,545 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 27,727 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 26,915 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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M638 GAT is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M638 GAT, 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 M638 GAT registered?

M638 GAT is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 27 August 1994.

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