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F72 TJF

1989 Yamaha FZR1000R

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

33,268 mi
Last recorded33,268 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R30,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF72 TJF
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,268 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 33,268 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,792 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 31,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 31,538 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 31,342 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 31,216 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000R?

Based on 2,803 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
396
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 57
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 40
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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F72 TJF is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 30,464 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 FZR1000R fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F72 TJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000R typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F72 TJF registered?

F72 TJF is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 13 July 1989.

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The MOT history for F72 TJF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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