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H489 UKW

1991 Yamaha FZR1000

White Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

37,385 mi
Last recorded37,385 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR100030,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 UKW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 37,385 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 37,223 miles

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

indicators flash fast

Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,083 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,342 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 36,342 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2012 33,514 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 33,514 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 30,513 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,791 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 26,791 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2008 23,969 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,698 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 22,698 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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H489 UKW is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000 in White with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H489 UKW, 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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What year was H489 UKW registered?

H489 UKW is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000, first registered on 4 July 1991.

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