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G293 PGC

1990 Yamaha Fz

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,606 mi
Last recorded13,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fz30,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG293 PGC
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 13,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 11,705 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 11,700 miles

Brake lever insecure locking nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake lagging in operation brake lever comes back to bar (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 7,898 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 7,898 miles

Front Stop lamp not working Front brake switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 7,879 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 7,779 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2014 7,567 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 7,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 7,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,293 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 7,293 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 7,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 7,107 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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G293 PGC is a 1990 Yamaha Fz in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,596 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G293 PGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G293 PGC registered?

G293 PGC is a 1990 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 5 February 1990.

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