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G421 MET

1990 Yamaha FZR1000R

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,792 mi
Last recorded49,792 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R32,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG421 MET
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,720 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 49,100 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,832 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,589 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,589 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 May 2011 48,031 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 46,142 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 44,529 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,068 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 37,694 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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G421 MET is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G421 MET, 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.

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G421 MET is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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