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L238 WCU

1993 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

20,937 mi
Last recorded20,937 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Yamaha Fzr30,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL238 WCU
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 20,937 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 20,937 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 19,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 May 2014 19,994 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 42,052 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,052 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 42,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 39,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 39,830 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 36,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 35,570 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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L238 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1993 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 30,420 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 L238 WCU, 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 33 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L238 WCU registered?

L238 WCU is a 1993 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L238 WCU safe to buy?

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