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G959 OGE

1989 Yamaha FZR1000R

Black Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,513 mi
Last recorded27,513 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R30,464 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 OGE
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2015 27,513 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 May 2015 27,513 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 27,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 27,513 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,513 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 26,604 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 26,604 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 23,530 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,703 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,869 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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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G959 OGE is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R in Black with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G959 OGE, 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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G959 OGE is a 1989 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 8 August 1989.

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