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G257 WNJ

1990 Yamaha FZR1000R

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,626 mi
Last recorded36,626 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R32,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG257 WNJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 36,626 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 36,626 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Wire disconnected. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 36,361 miles

Lights taped over at time of test."DAYTIME USE ONLY"

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 27 Mar 2019 36,032 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Vertical movement when wheel moved up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Fail 25 Mar 2019 36,012 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Vertical movement when wheel moved up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,571 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 35,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,780 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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G257 WNJ is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,499 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 G257 WNJ, 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 36 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G257 WNJ registered?

G257 WNJ is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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