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E796 HLB

1987 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,214 mi
Last recorded13,214 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 1987 Yamaha Fzr35,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE796 HLB
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 13,214 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,232 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,351 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,357 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,507 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 42,507 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,346 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 36,551 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 35,640 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 35,640 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

one rear position lamp not working

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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E796 HLB is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 35,822 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E796 HLB, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E796 HLB is a 1987 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 4 December 1987.

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