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G211 KNW

1989 Yamaha Fzr

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,438 mi
Last recorded36,438 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1989 Yamaha Fzr32,309 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG211 KNW
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,438 miles

Both front fork stansions slight misting of oil

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

N/s front and rear indicator flashes but with reduced light output

Throttle slow to return

Pass 10 Sep 2019 36,398 miles

Both front fork stansions slight misting of oil

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 36,244 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 36,244 miles

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

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

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,100 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

both front handle bar grips worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both handle bar grips worn

Pass 20 May 2014 35,555 miles

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

both handle bar grips worn

n/s/f foot rest rubber worn

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,948 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

left foot rest rubber worn

speedo cable retainer clip broken and insurcure

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 34,128 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,644 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 6 Jul 2010 32,644 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake slightly binding

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 21 May 2009 32,640 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2007 31,989 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 30,793 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 30,769 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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G211 KNW is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,309 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G211 KNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G211 KNW is a 1989 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 14 September 1989.

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