1988 Yamaha FZR1000 1.0L Petrol · F437 VEW
1988 Yamaha FZR1000 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 05/08/1988. Recorded mileage 20,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- YAMAHA FZR1000
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/03/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 989cc
F437 VEW Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/03/2022
- 20,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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F437 VEW Mileage History
- 25/08/200627,542 mi
- 26/08/200627,542 mi
- 28/08/200728,113 mi+571 mi
- 30/08/200827,772 mi-341 mi
- 03/11/200828,725 mi+953 mi
- 29/04/201128,897 mi+172 mi
- 29/04/201128,903 mi+6 mi
- 29/06/201328,968 mi+65 mi
- 19/07/201328,971 mi+3 mi
- 02/03/201529,125 mi+154 mi
- 09/03/202126,753 km
- 22/03/202220,577 mi
Average of roughly -447 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F437 VEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Yamaha Fzr1000 (F437 VEW) between August 2006 and March 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)”; “Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)”; “Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)”.
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