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E389 VUS

1987 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Yamaha FZR100036,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE389 VUS
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 65,319 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 65,289 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 64,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 64,315 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,693 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,839 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 60,820 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

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

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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E389 VUS is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E389 VUS, 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 E389 VUS registered?

E389 VUS is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 4 September 1987.

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