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G501 OCW

1990 Yamaha FZR1000R

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,016 mi
Last recorded71,016 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R32,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 OCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 71,016 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 70,398 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 70,388 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,304 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 67,377 miles

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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G501 OCW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G501 OCW, 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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What year was G501 OCW registered?

G501 OCW is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G501 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G501 OCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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