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D747 ELB

1987 Yamaha FZR1000

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR100036,012 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD747 ELB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 1 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front and rear mudguards missing

side stand bolt insecure

Fail 3 May 2022 1 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

front and rear mudguards missing

side stand bolt insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2021 5,119 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 5,119 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Main beam warning light stays on when switched to dipped beam

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

headlights working incorrectly, main beam is on when dipped selected and dipped is on when main beam selected

Pass 3 Mar 2020 4,166 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlight pattern weak

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

handle bar locating bolts not fitted correctly

Fail 3 Mar 2020 4,166 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

handle bar locating bolts not fitted correctly

Fail 21 Feb 2020 4,165 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering operation linkage fouling when handlebars turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Chain guard missing ()

exhaust not tested due to engine won,t run

Fail 16 Dec 2019 4,165 miles

Front All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

front tyre under inflated

oil leak

security pin missing from rear brake reaction bracket

wiring fouling frame

Pass 27 May 2017 4,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 3,209 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 3,208 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 1,144 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011
Pass 3 Mar 2007 43,126 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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D747 ELB is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D747 ELB, 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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D747 ELB is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 2 July 1987.

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