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G990 XPL

1990 Yamaha FZR1000

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1990 Yamaha FZR100031,396 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG990 XPL
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,501 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified (6.1.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 29,430 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 28,292 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,306 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

rear tyre tread getting low

Fail 2 Feb 2012 27,306 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

clutch fluid level low

rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 27,212 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaks fluid

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

clutch fluid level low

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,772 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brakes bind slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2010 26,772 miles

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front brakes bind slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2009 26,114 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,114 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,565 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 22,565 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,103 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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G990 XPL is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000 in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G990 XPL, 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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G990 XPL is a 1990 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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