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H917 YRC

1991 Yamaha FZR1000R

Silver Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

1,066 mi
Last recorded1,066 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R27,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH917 YRC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 1,066 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2015

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 47,805 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 47,805 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 47,743 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 46,043 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 46,043 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,469 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 43,738 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 40,530 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000R?

Based on 2,803 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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H917 YRC is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R in Silver with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 27,764 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 FZR1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H917 YRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H917 YRC is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 2 May 1991.

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