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G880 PGJ

1990 Yamaha FZR1000R

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R32,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 PGJ
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2014

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

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

Front Plate brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.B1a)

Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake master cyl

Pass 4 Feb 2013 50,858 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,858 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 50,837 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 50,835 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 47,893 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 47,893 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 47,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 47,750 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake binding slightly

slight play in rear suspention linkages

Pass 2 Jun 2006 47,077 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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G880 PGJ is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G880 PGJ, 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 G880 PGJ registered?

G880 PGJ is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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The MOT history for G880 PGJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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