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H456 YYO

1991 Yamaha FZR1000

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,192 mi
Last recorded33,192 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR100030,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 YYO
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,192 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear tyre valves perished

rear suspension stiff

steering movement tight

Fail 9 Aug 2019 33,190 miles

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear tyre valves perished

steering movement tight

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,710 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

recommend change front brake fluids

Fail 31 Jul 2017 32,710 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded rear huger offside mount bolt loose prs,tyre has made slight contact with huger . (6.2.1b)

recommend change front brake fluids

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

accident damage to o/s of machine

exsposed not standard wiring around steering head

front suspension set up stiff

Fail 18 Aug 2016 32,568 miles

front suspension set up stiff

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

accident damage to o/s of machine

exsposed not standard wiring around steering head

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,100 miles

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

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

the bike is damaged along the offside

the outer plate of the fuel filler cap is cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2015 32,097 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Offside Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

the bike is damage along the offside

the outer plate of the fuel filler cap is cracked

unable to test the front wheel bearings due to the front brake binding

Fail 15 Apr 2014 32,093 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

the nearside handlebar creaks when the bar is pushed or pulled but is secure.

Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,015 miles

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

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

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

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

handlebars close to the frame on both locks which could catch your thumbs.

the frame has slight damage down both sides.

the indicator switch did not cancel the flashers straight away after using it,i had to press it twice. recommend replacing the switch.

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,075 miles

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))

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

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

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

handlebar ends make contact with the frame on both full locks, which could trap the riders hand.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 30,075 miles

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

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

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

hand bar ends make contact with the frame on both full locks,which could trap the riders hand.

unable to test rear wheel bearings at time of test due to the rear brake being seized.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 28,331 miles

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

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

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

front brake has slightly more travel at lever than normal.recommend bleed front brake system.

front brake would not lock up on roller brake test.better front brake performance normally obtainable.

front wheel alittle stiff to turn.

ign switch alittle loose in top yoke.

slight damage down offside of bike.

small dent to upper part of swinging arm on offside

when on road test front forks appear slightly twisted in yokes.

Fail 4 Jan 2010 28,329 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

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

front brake has slightly more travel at lever than normal.recommend bleed front brake system.

front brake would not lock up on roller brake test.better front brake performance normally obtainable.

front wheel alittle stiff to turn.

ign switch alittle loose in top yoke.

new front brake hoses have been fitted.lower hose at front caliper appears to have fluid around hose,it does not appear to be leaking at banjo recommend to check all fittings,fluid has got onto o/s front rotor see failure.

slight damage down offside of bike.

small dent to upper part of swinging arm on offside

Fail 28 Nov 2009 28,323 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal mounting insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

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

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

after inital pull of front brake lever wheel alittle stiff to turn but then frees up ok.

ignition switch loose in top yoke

oil on the side wall of the rear tyre from the drive chain,no oil on the tread areas at this moment in time.

slight grazing to frame on the offside

small dent to upper part of rear swinging arm on the offside

upper brake hose which is alittle long is rubbing fairing carrier.

upper front brake hose becomes alittle tight when steering turned onto full right hand lock but does not prevent free movement.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,010 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 21,998 miles

Centre Front Horn missing (1.7.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,509 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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H456 YYO is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000 in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FZR1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 30,037 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 H456 YYO, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H456 YYO is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 26 April 1991.

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