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R373 SOY

1997 Yamaha Fzr

Silver Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,001 mi
Last recorded45,001 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Fzr33,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 SOY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 45,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 45,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Fork yoke insecure Top yoke nut loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 45,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 43,908 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 43,185 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 40,426 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 40,374 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,147 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 33,947 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,577 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,402 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,486 miles

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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R373 SOY is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr in Silver with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 33,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R373 SOY, 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 29 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R373 SOY registered?

R373 SOY is a 1997 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R373 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R373 SOY shows 12 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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