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J106 BYB

1991 Yamaha Fzr

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,972 mi
Last recorded47,972 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1991 Yamaha Fzr29,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 BYB
MakeYamaha
ModelFzr
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 47,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 47,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 47,769 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,025 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rotors l/h and r/h. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 47,025 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel hub excessively worn Rear sprocket carrier bearing excessively worn. (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rotors l/h and r/h. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 46,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 46,505 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 45,850 miles

Central Rear Upper Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2008 45,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,946 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzr?

Based on 5,309 MOT tests across 719 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
539
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 125
reflector on motorcycle missing 101
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 82
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 78
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 67
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J106 BYB is a 1991 Yamaha Fzr in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1991 Yamaha Fzr models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 29,657 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 Fzr fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J106 BYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzr typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 35 years old, this Yamaha Fzr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J106 BYB is a 1991 Yamaha Fzr, first registered on 4 August 1991.

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