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F342 EFL

1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,381 mi
Last recorded52,381 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fzr 100027,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF342 EFL
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr 1000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 52,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,431 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 50,760 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,336 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2020 49,336 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 49,242 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,236 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,791 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,364 miles

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

Front sidelight inoperative .

Nearside rear sidelight inoperative , offsideok .

Fail 3 Jun 2013 47,364 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front sidelight inoperative .

Nearside rear sidelight inoperative , offsideok .

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 46,464 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,576 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,011 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,744 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 39,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,185 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr 1000?

Based on 761 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
461
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

reflector on motorcycle missing 16
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
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F342 EFL is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 27,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzr 1000 fails its MOT is reflector on motorcycle missing, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F342 EFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr 1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Fzr 1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F342 EFL is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr 1000, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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