MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,923 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.5) DANGEROUS
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS
F/N/S indicator not seated in housing correctly
Front brakes beginning to bind
Front nearside and offside caliper securing bolts not correct fitment but secure at time of test
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Speedometer hub fitted incorrectly
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
fork seals weeping
front tyre wearing close to limit
rear brake lever slightly bent
uneven wear to rear tyre
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)
Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
Offside Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?
Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M838 VGS is a 1995 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 28,913 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M838 VGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was M838 VGS registered?
M838 VGS is a 1995 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 3 April 1995.
Is M838 VGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for M838 VGS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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