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F433 UML

1989 Yamaha FZR1000

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,034 mi
Last recorded46,034 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR100031,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF433 UML
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 46,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 45,995 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 45,889 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 43,647 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 42,548 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,504 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2014 41,504 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2012 40,900 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 Jun 2010 38,695 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 36,436 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 36,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,406 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,137 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2005 32,574 miles

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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F433 UML is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F433 UML, 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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F433 UML is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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