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G279 SEW

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,897 mi
Last recorded21,897 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 SEW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 21,897 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 21,897 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer has hole by the clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 21,626 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 21,599 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 21,599 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever positioned so it cannot be readily operated (6.2.7 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,135 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 21,135 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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G279 SEW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G279 SEW, 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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What year was G279 SEW registered?

G279 SEW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 21 May 1990.

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