MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)
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)
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)
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)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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E389 VUS is a 1987 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 4 September 1987.
Is E389 VUS safe to buy?
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