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G948 VOU

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,726 mi
Last recorded59,726 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG948 VOU
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 59,726 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

fork bottom bolts slight misting

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 57,994 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 53,597 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,859 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 46,731 miles

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

Centre Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Centre Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZR1000?

Based on 13,432 MOT tests across 2,038 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
426
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
2,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 312
reflector on motorcycle missing 280
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 206
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 202
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 155
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G948 VOU is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 31,396 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 FZR1000 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G948 VOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZR1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G948 VOU is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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