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D549 GBF

1996 Yamaha FZR1000

Blue Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,044 mi
Last recorded83,044 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Yamaha FZR100028,370 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD549 GBF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 83,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 83,044 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,715 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 81,574 miles

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

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

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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D549 GBF is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 in Blue with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 28,370 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 D549 GBF, 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 30 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D549 GBF registered?

D549 GBF is a 1996 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is D549 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D549 GBF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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