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F555 RTC

1989 Yamaha FZR1000

Purple Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,153 mi
Last recorded61,153 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR100031,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 RTC
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 61,153 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering front master cylinder slight fouling on clocks (2.1.4 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 61,153 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering front master cylinder slight fouling on clocks (2.1.4 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 May 2020 61,040 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Jun 2015 60,888 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 58,614 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,257 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,429 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2010 57,429 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 57,427 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 18 May 2007 57,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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F555 RTC is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000 in Purple with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F555 RTC, 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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F555 RTC is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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