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Q720APN

1997 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,891 mi
Last recorded12,891 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Yamaha FZR100026,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ720APN
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 12,891 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 12,600 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 12,404 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 12,399 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 11,938 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 11,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 11,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 11,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 11,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 11,149 miles

n/s headlamp masked off

Pass 24 Jun 2016 10,585 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 10,585 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 10,209 miles

1 of 2 headlamp bulbs not working

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 9,519 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,863 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 8,179 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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Q720APN is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 26,453 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 Q720APN, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q720APN registered?

Q720APN is a 1997 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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