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G171 BGV

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,748 mi
Last recorded34,748 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 BGV
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 34,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 33,530 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,529 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 33,389 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 32,628 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,960 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 28,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 27,897 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2006 27,872 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Rear 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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G171 BGV is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G171 BGV, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G171 BGV is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 5 July 1990.

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