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D198 FEF

1987 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,294 mi
Last recorded29,294 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR100036,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD198 FEF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2011 29,294 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 29,294 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,114 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 28,114 miles

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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D198 FEF is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D198 FEF, 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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What year was D198 FEF registered?

D198 FEF is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D198 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D198 FEF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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