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F327 RBY

1989 Yamaha Fzr

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,167 mi
Last recorded44,167 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fzr32,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF327 RBY
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,167 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,640 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 41,640 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 34,142 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 34,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,737 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

wiring insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2010 31,626 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

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

wiring insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2009 30,658 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 29,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,113 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 29,113 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 28,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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F327 RBY is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,309 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F327 RBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F327 RBY registered?

F327 RBY is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 17 July 1989.

Is F327 RBY safe to buy?

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