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F386 LKK

1989 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

35,085 mi
Last recorded35,085 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR100031,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF386 LKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 35,085 miles

Chain slightly stiff link

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2014 35,075 miles

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

Chain slightly stiff link

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 35,005 miles

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 32,114 miles

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 32,114 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

LH GRIP SLIGHTY LOOSE ON HANDLE BAR

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,118 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 30,073 miles

Centre Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,765 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 28,765 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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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F386 LKK is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 31,666 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 F386 LKK, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F386 LKK is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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