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G696 TAU

1990 Yamaha Fzr

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,367 mi
Last recorded42,367 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fzr30,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 TAU
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,367 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,265 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 41,265 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 41,040 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 41,029 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)

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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G696 TAU is a 1990 Yamaha Fzr in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G696 TAU, 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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What year was G696 TAU registered?

G696 TAU is a 1990 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 9 June 1990.

Is G696 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G696 TAU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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