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A10 SWT

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 SWT
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 29,582 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 29,272 miles

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Rear Suspension damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 27,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 27,508 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,132 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 27,132 miles

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

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 26,895 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 31,955 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 31,951 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 31,485 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 31,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,359 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,692 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 26,047 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 30,550 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 30,434 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,357 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 23,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 29,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 29,781 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 49,678 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 49,142 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 48,372 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 48,372 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 43,593 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 36,537 miles

front tyre seriously perished

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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A10 SWT is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,396 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 A10 SWT, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A10 SWT registered?

A10 SWT is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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