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G61 GUX

1989 Yamaha FZR1000R

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,536 mi
Last recorded47,536 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R30,464 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG61 GUX
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 47,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 47,225 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 47,041 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 46,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 44,905 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,905 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,104 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 43,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,673 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 43,210 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,467 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,429 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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G61 GUX is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 30,464 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G61 GUX, 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 37 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G61 GUX registered?

G61 GUX is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 4 August 1989.

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The MOT history for G61 GUX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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