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G258 VVM

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,532 mi
Last recorded16,532 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG258 VVM
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 16,532 miles

Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush where shock absorber connects to lower link (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 15,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 15,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 15,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 14,527 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 14,497 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 14,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 14,137 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 13,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 13,655 miles

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

Front shockers corroded

brake and clutch levers are bent

Fail 20 Oct 2016 13,655 miles

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

Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Front shockers corroded

brake and clutch levers are bent

Pass 20 Oct 2015 13,501 miles

slight blow on exhaust joint

wear in light switch sprayed wd40 lot better know

Pass 25 Oct 2014 13,298 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 13,298 miles

Nearside Rear Sidecar rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

chain requires adjustment

Pass 24 Oct 2013 12,969 miles

rear lamp unit slightly loose

Pass 16 Oct 2012 12,831 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 12,472 miles

Centre Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 12,472 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 12,278 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 12,278 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 12,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,745 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 11,745 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 11,128 miles

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

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

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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G258 VVM is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G258 VVM, 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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G258 VVM is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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