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D177 SHL

1987 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,711 mi
Last recorded57,711 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR100036,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD177 SHL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,711 miles

Exhaust noisy exhaust noisy [at time of testing] (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper front upper stock bearings showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear rear n/s foot rest sized

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush rear lower shocker bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

head light flash not working

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,448 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 57,297 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 56,980 miles

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 56,752 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 56,455 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mono bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 56,434 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mono bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,812 miles

Offside Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 55,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 54,865 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 53,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 50,610 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 50,551 miles

Centre Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,008 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 43,989 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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D177 SHL is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D177 SHL, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D177 SHL is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 July 1987.

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