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M979 BLH

1994 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,021 mi
Last recorded21,021 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Yamaha FZR100027,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM979 BLH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,021 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,941 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 19,285 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front brake disc bobbins slightly loose

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Feb 2014 19,283 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

front brake disc bobbins slightly loose

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2013 18,472 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 18,467 miles

Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,594 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

dirty fuel

floatting disc worn

gear linkage worn

horn poor

Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,517 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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M979 BLH is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M979 BLH, 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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M979 BLH is a 1994 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 12 October 1994.

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