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H869 VCW

1990 Yamaha Fz

White Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,670 mi
Last recorded40,670 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Yamaha Fz30,596 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Yamaha
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH869 VCW
MakeYamaha
ModelFz
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 40,670 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 40,662 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 27,043 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fz?

Based on 849 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
499
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
reflector on motorcycle missing 11
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 11
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
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H869 VCW is a 1990 Yamaha Fz in White with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Yamaha Fz models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 30,596 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 Fz fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H869 VCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fz typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Yamaha Fz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H869 VCW registered?

H869 VCW is a 1990 Yamaha Fz, first registered on 16 August 1990.

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