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M853 KPJ

1995 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,524 mi
Last recorded47,524 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Yamaha Fzr28,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM853 KPJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 47,524 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,514 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 44,968 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn rear (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 43,965 miles

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,965 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear suspension slightly corroded (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 42,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,134 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 40,134 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,145 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 May 2009 35,735 miles

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 19 May 2009 35,722 miles

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

Front Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Fail 1 May 2009 35,719 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 30,476 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2008 30,476 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 22,152 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 19,711 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 19,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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M853 KPJ is a 1995 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 M853 KPJ, 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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M853 KPJ is a 1995 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 10 February 1995.

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