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F398 KVO

1989 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,125 mi
Last recorded8,125 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR100031,666 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF398 KVO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 8,125 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 8,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 8,094 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 7,899 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 7,895 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked both discs (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

front Tyre has cracks in side walls

right foot peg broke

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,843 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 7,843 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 7,843 miles

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

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

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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F398 KVO is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F398 KVO, 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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What year was F398 KVO registered?

F398 KVO is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 25 July 1989.

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