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G981 UKK

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,806 mi
Last recorded54,806 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 UKK
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 54,806 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 53,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,303 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,706 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 48,803 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 48,770 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

bodywork damage

front brake lever travel

gear lever slightly loose

seat loose

side stand

Pass 22 May 2010 48,751 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Nearside handgrip slightly loose

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

aftermarket exhaust fitted

front tyre on limit

Fail 20 Mar 2010 48,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Nearside Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,745 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,367 miles

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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G981 UKK is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G981 UKK, 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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G981 UKK is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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