MOT Status
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57,806 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
radiator leaking
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies lever (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
coolant tank empty
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn control not readily accesible. (1.7.2a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit irregular wear (4.1.3(ii))
brake lever has little reserve travel
Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)
How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?
Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y978 XFR is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2001 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 25,027 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 FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y978 XFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was Y978 XFR registered?
Y978 XFR is a 2001 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y978 XFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y978 XFR shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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