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D994 MNK

1987 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,183 mi
Last recorded46,183 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR100036,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD994 MNK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 46,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 46,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 46,140 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 45,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 45,946 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 45,946 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc is bent (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 45,598 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 45,104 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 43,659 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 42,817 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Fail 9 May 2017 42,817 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 17 May 2016 42,119 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 41,374 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 May 2013 40,194 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 40,146 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 40,146 miles

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 39,308 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 38,768 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 37,663 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,487 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,174 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,301 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 30 Sep 2006 36,261 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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D994 MNK is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 36,012 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 D994 MNK, 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 39 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D994 MNK registered?

D994 MNK is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 16 March 1987.

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