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G482 RGO

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

38,572 mi
Last recorded38,572 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 RGO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2018 38,572 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,301 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 37,301 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,388 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,388 miles

Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 36,388 miles

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust Clamp Not fully secure

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

R/H Lower Brake Hose Fouling Radiator

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Some Panel Bolts Missing but not insecure

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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G482 RGO is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G482 RGO, 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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G482 RGO is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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