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H542 CKH

1991 Yamaha FZR1000R

Red Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

49,280 mi
Last recorded49,280 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R27,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH542 CKH
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 49,280 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,264 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 49,228 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 49,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 49,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 49,188 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 49,127 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 49,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Collector box blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 49,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from collector box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 48,938 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,802 miles

Central Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey Middle box (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 48,626 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 48,626 miles

Central Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,387 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 48,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 48,212 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 48,212 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 47,946 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 47,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 47,530 miles

Rear suspension linkage very stiff

Fail 14 Jul 2012 47,530 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Rear suspension linkage very stiff

Pass 30 Jul 2011 46,858 miles

rear suspension stiff in operation

Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,833 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension linkage stiff

Pass 9 Jul 2010 45,993 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,718 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 44,693 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,791 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,738 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 41,692 miles

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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H542 CKH is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R in Red with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 27,764 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 H542 CKH, 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 35 years old, this Yamaha FZR1000R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H542 CKH registered?

H542 CKH is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 11 June 1991.

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