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G494 KUY

1990 Yamaha FZR1000R

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R32,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 KUY
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 2 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 39,233 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 38,942 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 38,719 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 38,410 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,124 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 38,123 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,961 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 37,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,872 miles

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

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

mudguard held on with cable ties

Fail 24 Mar 2012 37,872 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Offside Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

front brake pipe touching clocks on full lock

front mudguard damaged and held on with cable ties

Pass 16 Jun 2007 37,612 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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G494 KUY is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G494 KUY, 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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G494 KUY is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 10 July 1990.

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