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H639 BHW

1991 Yamaha FZR1000R

Yellow Petrol 1002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,934 mi
Last recorded26,934 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R27,764 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH639 BHW
MakeYamaha
ModelFZR1000R
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,002cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 26,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 26,539 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 25,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 25,353 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 25,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,142 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,192 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,495 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,935 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 17,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,707 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,531 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 14,495 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,289 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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H639 BHW is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R in Yellow with a 1,002cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H639 BHW, 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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H639 BHW is a 1991 Yamaha FZR1000R, first registered on 22 March 1991.

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