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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front and rear indicators flash when indicating left or right (4.4.3 (b))
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
no indicators fitted
rear pillion foot rests removed
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
no indicators fitted
rear pillion foot rests removed
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000?
Based on 13,432 MOT tests across 2,038 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Q218VAE is a 1971 Yamaha FZR1000 in Purple with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 Q218VAE, 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 55 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Q218VAE registered?
Q218VAE is a 1971 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 January 1971.
Is Q218VAE safe to buy?
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