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G399 MET

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,764 mi
Last recorded37,764 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 MET
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 37,764 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 37,363 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 37,107 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 36,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 35,721 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 35,198 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 35,162 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 33,739 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2019 33,704 miles

Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 32,716 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,779 miles

Front Brake - slightly binding

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,803 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,118 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 28,917 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 27,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,996 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

nail in front tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,686 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 44,681 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,878 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,702 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,193 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 40,603 miles

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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G399 MET is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G399 MET, 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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G399 MET is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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