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N785 LWU

1996 Yamaha FZR1000R

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,320 mi
Last recorded22,320 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR1000R25,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 LWU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 22,320 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 22,095 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 21,765 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 21,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2006 20,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,983 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000R?

Based on 2,803 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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N785 LWU is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000R in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 25,302 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 FZR1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N785 LWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N785 LWU registered?

N785 LWU is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N785 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N785 LWU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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