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G588 JBO

1990 Yamaha Fzr

Blue Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

27,856 mi
Last recorded27,856 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fzr30,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 JBO
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 27,856 miles

Nearside Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,806 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,234 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive link bushes (2.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,510 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,510 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 26,510 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

offside headlamp not working

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,510 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,510 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 25,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,191 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 26,184 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 24,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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G588 JBO is a 1990 Yamaha Fzr in Blue with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 30,761 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G588 JBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G588 JBO is a 1990 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 24 March 1990.

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