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F987 KGO

1989 Yamaha FZR1000R

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,749 mi
Last recorded39,749 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R30,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF987 KGO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 39,749 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,315 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 39,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 39,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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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F987 KGO is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F987 KGO, 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 F987 KGO registered?

F987 KGO is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F987 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F987 KGO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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